Most of the fear related to any type of surgery lies in the unknown elements of the procedure. LASIK enhancement surgery is no different than any other type of procedure. LASIK laser eye surgery is actually a very simple process that can be explained easily, but it should be approached with extreme caution.

You will sit down in a reclining chair in a room specially designed for LASIK enhancement surgery. There will be a large machine with a microscope attached to it and a computer screen as part of a laser system. The whole process should not take more than 30 minutes to complete.

The first step your doctor will take is to clean your eye and place a numbing drop of liquid in it. With LASIK enhancement surgery now underway, a ring will be placed around the eye to create suction to the cornea. This will cause the first discomfort of the surgery and blurred vision.

While the suction ring is still around your eye a cutting instrument called known as microkeratome is used to cut a flap in your cornea. From this point on during the LASIK enhancement surgery you will experience some fluctuating blurred vision.

During the evaluation for LASIK laser eye surgery your doctor should have informed you that you will need to be able to stare at a laser for 60 seconds or more during the surgery. You will do this after the tissue has been folded back and dried out by the doctor during the procedure. The laser will direct your eye to the spot that the surgical laser will use to perform the vision correction.

At this point LASIK enhancement surgery may take on an unexpected smell - an odor of burning flesh. This is generally because your eye is under the intense scrutiny of the laser. Though the laser may make some very human sounds (ticking) and smells (burning hair) it is often a controlled process.

The computer in the room that is hooked up to the laser controls the amount of energy delivered to your eye. Some tissue will be vaporized and finally the flap of the corneal tissue is put back in place, effectively ending the LASIK enhancement procedure.

After your LASIK enhancement is completed, your doctor will supply you with a shield or patch for your eye to prevent irritation. You will quickly realize how many times your eye gets bumped or you involuntarily rub it when you cannot do so. Wear the patch and save yourself some heartache.

The moments preceding a significant event in your life are generally full of laughter, rejoicing, and revelry. However, this is typically not the case after surgery. In this respect, LASIK surgery differs in no way from other types of surgery. On the other hand, though, its disadvantages may differ somewhat from other surgical procedures.

The after effects of LASIK surgery are similar to being annoyed by a hyperactive little pet day after day. Unlike other surgical procedures that are accompanied by the healing of incisions or bruises, LASIK surgery is followed by much itching and burning in the eyes – an area that you aren’t always able to sufficiently cool or scratch. During the post-operative stage, touching your eyes could undo all the repairs made by the surgery.

After LASIK surgery, your vision will become blurred due to the excessive watering and tearing of your eyes. Unfortunately, you can’t touch your eye under any circumstances, so you just have to bear it. Your eyes may also appear dry or bloodshot for a number of days. IF this happens, then you may need to take some time off work until these symptoms pass. If at any time after LASIK surgery you begin to experience sever pain, then you should notify your surgeon.

Just to be sure the healing process is moving along well, you should go in for a post-operative exam within 24-48 hours after your surgery. After that you should continue seeing your doctor regularly for checkups up to six months after LASIK surgery.

During the first exam after LASIK surgery, your doctor will take off the protective shield to determine if your eye is responding accurately to the surgery. In order to prevent further irritation, you won’t be able to wear contact lenses for a while. Furthermore, you may have to keep your eyes lubricated with artificial tears or drops.

Your doctor will urge you to refrain from using perfumes and lotions that may irritate your eyes while also avoiding strenuous activities or contact sports. Your surgeon may also instruct you to wash your eyes regularly in the weeks after LASIK surgery in order to prevent infection.

Your vision may not become stable for several months after LASIK surgery. It’s also possible that you’ll experience a slight degree of vision impairment while in recovery. This could include everything from seeing halos to a small glare. No need to worry, though. This is a normal part of the healing process within the first few month following surgery. Contact your physician if they persist any longer.