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LASIK

LASIK is the most contemporary and highly technologic method of laser correction. It is widely spread as most effective, exact and safe. Yearly in the world more than 3 million operations are carried out. This method was introduced in practice from 1991.

LASIK method is effective to correct myopia up to –15,0 diopters, astigmatism up to –5,0-6,0 diopters and farsightedness up to +6 diopters.

In contrast to PRK the laser impact is produced on inner layers of cornea.

A special automatic device – microkeratome – makes an incision on the surface layer of cornea, makes a lap and this lap is bent aside for the time of operation. Then the laser produces its impact on inner layers of cornea and at the end of operation the lap is returned to its place. Thanks to biological properties of tissue sutures are not needed. The surface protecting layer is practically not damaged (as with PRK method) and the patient does not feel discomfort after the operation. Vision is recovered during 2-3 hours.

LASIK advantages