The LASIK Procedure

Las Vegas, Nevada

LASIK, laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis, is one of the most popular vision correction procedures because it can correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism for a broad range of prescriptions. LASIK corrects vision by reshaping the cornea so that light focuses more precisely on the retina. Today, with the advanced technology of CustomVue and Intralase, combined with the expertise of Dr. Wellish, many of our patients see better than they did with their glasses or contacts.

The LASIK Procedure Step by Step

After your eye has been numbed with eye drop anesthesia, an eyelid speculum will be positioned to hold your eyes open. You will remain awake and comfortable throughout the procedure. Once the procedure is completed, you will be given additional eye drops. Your vision will probably be a little blurry at first, so have someone drive you home and relax for the rest of the day. Recovery from LASIK is amazingly fast. At Wellish Vision Institute, you can count on us to be there every step of the way.

Step 1

During the first step of All-Laser LASIK Dr. Wellish uses a computer controlled cold beam laser to create a small corneal flap. This technology gives you added piece of mind by providing you the highest level of predictability and accuracy.

Step 2

VISX Star S4 Excimer Laser for Reshaping Cornea

During the second step of the procedure Dr. Wellish uses the state-of-the-art VISX Star S4 laser with Iris Registration to apply a cool beam of light, which gently reshapes the cornea. This allows images to be more sharply focused by the retina to improve your vision.

Step 3

During the final step of All-Laser LASIK, Dr. Wellish gently places the corneal flap that was created in step one back into it’s original position. This starts healing almost immediately and allows many patients to realize the “wow” factor of All-Laser LASIK more quickly.

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