By Colton Smaldone
LASIK : Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis
Form of Refractive Surgery
Reduces/Eliminates need for eyeglasses & corrective lenses
Corrects:-Myopia-Hyperopia-Astigmatsim
Introduction
1950’s – Columbian Jose Barraquer developed Microkeratome & keratomileusis techniques and discovered root causes for eye trauma
1970’s – Russian Svyatoslav Fyodorov developed Radial Keratotomy (and posterior chamber implantable contact lenses in 1980)
1970’s – Development of Excimer Laser (origin of LASEK laser)
1982 – 3 Members of the IBM research team discovered the laser could be used to remove biological tissue without heat damage to surrounding tissue
1987 – Dr. Steven Trokel performed the 1st laser surgery on a patients eye
1996 – Lasik Eye Surgery cecame officially approved by the U.S. government
Brief History
Procedure
Procedure
Examples of Correction
The surgery is typically done within 30 minutes or less-quick & painless
Most people achieve 20/20 vision (or even better) afterwards (90% reach desired vision after LASIK)
May still need glasses/contact lenses, but prescription is much lower than before
A small percentage of people have an enhancement (minor touch up) surgery later for further improved vision
Requires no bandages or stitches
Results
Risks of Lasik Eye Surgery Limitations of Lasik Eye Surgery
Results may not be permanent
May still need glasses/contacts
Effects non-reversible
2-3 months for full recovery
Average cost $2000 per eye
Can not be done for all eye types
Undercorrection
Overcorrection
Astigmatism
Glare, Halos, & Double Vision
Dry Eyes
Flap Problems
Risks/Limitations
Photorefractive keratectomy (PKR)
LASEK Eye Surgery
Phakic intraocular lenses (Phakic IOL)
Other Surgeries
Improvements in acuity of laser
More accurate calibration techniques/equipment to avoid too much or too little tissue removal
Faster Recovery Rate
Lower Price
The ability to undergosurgery at a younger age
Future
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