LASIK can reduce
or eliminate your dependence on
contacts or glasses!

LASIK - the Procedure

The first step of the LASIK procedure involves the use of a precision automated instrument known as the microkeratome. With this instrument, a thin flap is created to gain access to the inner layers of the cornea.

The flap is then folded back, allowing the inner corneal layers to be sculpted with the excimer laser, and remains hinged to the cornea. This flap method helps the eye recover more rapidly and reduces post-operative discomfort.

In the second step of the procedure, the excimer laser is used to send computer-controlled pulses of cold ultraviolet light to sculpt (reshape) the cornea one microscopic layer at a time. Each pulse of the laser removes 1/4 micron of tissue (1/500th thickness of a human hair)! Dr. Knauf utilizes the most advanced scanning laser technology for precise correction of your vision.

The protective flap is then repositioned and healing begins almost immediately without the use of stitches or patches. Some patients experience temporary mild discomfort in the few hours immediately following LASIK which typically resolves completely by the following morning.

Dr. Knauf will see you the next day for a postoperative examination. This is an exciting time as many patients are impressed with the ease of the procedure, and their improved vision without glasses or contacts can be an exhilarating experience!