About Lasik
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The friendly doctors and staff of First Eye Care Bedford know that this is a decision that will change your life. That’s why it is their goal to educate you about the expected outcome associated with laser vision correction and to provide all the information needed to make an informed decision about your vision correction options. First Eye Care Bedford is affiliated with optometrists and ophthalmologists who have a special interest and knowledge of Laser Vision Correction. From the moment you have your consultation with one of our experienced panel doctors or walk into our center, you can trust that every detail of your LASIK journey will be carried out with our extra attention to detail.
Top Reasons to Have Laser Vision Correction With a VISX Laser
- Over 2 million eyes in the United States have been treated with VISX’s proven reliable technology.
- Thousands of eye doctors and their staff have had laser vision correction themselves, and have trusted their eyes to the VISX Star excimer laser.
- The VISX Star is FDA approved to treat myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.
- VISX invented the technology for laser vision correction more than 15 years ago and has continued to be the “gold standard” in the laser vision correction industry.
- Bottom line: VISX lasers are the most trusted.
About Lasik
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LASIK (Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis) is a revolutionary laser procedure that alters the shape of the human cornea allowing light to more accurately focus on the retina. The result is less dependency on glasses and contact lenses. The excimer laser used is a computer controlled ultra-violet beam of “cool” non-thermal light. LASIK is a very patient friendly procedure. It requires minimal time off work, and there is little to no disruption of lifestyle. LASIK is an elective surgical procedure. At First Eye Care Bedford, information is provided so a thorough understanding of risks and benefits can be weighed prior to making this important decision. |
The procedure:
- The eye is numbed with eye drops. Then the lids are gently held open to prevent blinking. An instrument called a microkeratome creates a thin flap in the outer cornea.
- The laser is used to precisely change the shape of the cornea. This is painless and usually takes less than 30 seconds. The flap is then repositioned and self-adheres within minutes.
- Please see our Lasik FAQ page for more information