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Lasik Services in Dehradun

LASIK (Laser In Situ Keratomileusis) is a laser surgical procedure effective for correcting all ranges of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism, except extremely high degrees. LASIK combines corneal flap surgery with excimer laser reshaping for dramatic results and rapid visual recovery.

To perform LASIK, an eye surgeon at our Bergen County, New Jersey ophthalmology practice first anesthetizes the eye with eye drops. The LASIK surgeon then creates a flap of tissue on the surface of the eye using a precise cutting instrument, called a microkeratome or the Intralase laser. This clear, hinged flap is lifted up and folded open, to the side or the top of the eye, exposing the inner corneal tissue.

Our New Jersey LASIK surgeon then positions the patient's eye under the excimer laser which is computer programmed to remove microscopic layers of tissue from the internal part of the cornea under the flap. During LASIK surgery the cornea is reshaped to allow the light rays to focus more clearly on the retina. After the tissue has been removed, the surgeon places the flap back in its original position where it heals into place with no stitches. The edges of the flap heal over in 12 to 48 hours, with the entire flap gaining adhesive strength as it continues to heal in the following weeks and months. For each eye, the laser application time is usually less than one minute and the whole LASIK procedure is around 15 minutes.

It is important that LASIK surgery candidates maintain realistic expectations about the outcomes of the procedure. Not all patients will achieve 20/20 vision after the operation. As with any surgery, the success of the procedure directly correlates with the skill of the surgeon. Each talented LASIK surgeon at Westwood Ophthalmology in Bergen County, New Jersey performs hundreds of successful procedures annually. If you live in or near northern New Jersey, trust a LASIK surgeon at our vision correction center to give you the best vision possible.

If you believe you are an ideal LASIK candidate and live near the Pascack Valley region of northern New Jersey, contact a qualified LASIK surgeon at Westwood ophthalmology to find out if LASIK surgery is right for you.