December 4, 2010 in FAQ by TVLC

What is the procedure of Laser Vision Correction?

Once you become accustomed to the sound of the laser, anesthetic drops will be placed in your eye to numb it. In the laser room, you will be seated in a reclining chair the physician will position your head under the laser, and a retainer will be placed between your eyelids to gently hold them open during the treatment. A flap of tissue will be created on the front surface of your cornea using a highly sophisticated Intralase. You will then be asked to focus on a blinking red light while the laser rreshapes the cornea. The laser will treat your eye for less than one minute and your total time in the laser area will be about 10-15 minutes per eye. The flap will then be repositioned. After your laser treatment is complete, some drops and a protective clear plastic shield/goggle will be placed on your eyes for protection and comfort. While the actual procedure is painless due to the numbing drops, you may experience some slight irritation during the immediate post-operative period.