LASIK in Newport Beach, Orange County
Combining both corneal flap surgery and excimer laser vision correction techniques, LASIK (Laser In Situ Keratomileusis) has proven to be a dramatically effective technique for correcting many visual aberrations, including myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. Dr. Feinerman, always striving to provide his patients with the most advanced technologies, is proud to offer the Zyoptix™ laser at his Newport Beach office, serving the Orange County area.
The history of LASIK reaches back many decades. Corneal flap surgery was developed by South American doctors in the 1960s, and excimer lasers have been used to correct corneal surfaces since 1987. However, it was not until the early 1990s in Greece that these two procedures were combined to create the LASIK process.
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The LASIK Experience
First, each patient will undergo a complete series of examinations, consultation, and mapping with Newport Beach surgeon Dr. Feinerman. During this time, the patient will be able to have any questions answered, and Dr. Feinerman will determine the best course of treatment.
On the day of the LASIK procedure, with the patient reclined comfortably in a chair, Dr. Feinerman will administer topical anesthetic to the eye. Then, he will create a flap in the cornea.
Dr. Feinerman will lift the flap and use the Zyoptix™ laser to remove microscopic amounts of corneal tissue that correspond with the map of your cornea. About a minute later, the correction is complete, and the corneal flap will be replaced.
The healing process is greatly aided by the corneal flap, as it allows the sensitive, treated portion of the eye to remain covered over several weeks, unlike other forms of laser surgery such as PRK.
What to Expect After LASIK
Most patients generally recover very quickly following LASIK treatment.
A majority of people report that they can see clearly the next day, and that they experience a minimum of discomfort in the weeks following surgery. This is due to the fact that the corneal flap placed over the area of treatment resists normal causes of irritation during the healing phase.
The side effects of LASIK are, for the most part, mild and temporary. Some of these side effects may include dry eyes and an increase in halos and glare; it should be noted that people with large pupils or more severe refractive corrections are more likely to experience these temporary effects. As the eye heals, these symptoms generally subside.
Other potential complications will be discussed with each patient, based on their specific situation and anticipated outcome.
