The Procedure

In this procedure, one eye is corrected to give optimal vision at distances and the second eye is intentionally corrected to have a small amount of nearsightedness.

1. Anesthetic eye drops are administered before the procedure to ensure your comfort.
2. The surgeon uses a tiny blade to create a flap on the surface of the cornea, the clear front layer of the eye, then lifts and folds back the flap.
3. A laser is used to reshape the cornea so that it will focus light more efficiently.
4. The surgeon then closes the flap, which adheres in two or three minutes without stitches.
5. Most patients describe only a slight pressure on the eye during the procedure.