While LASIK is generally considered a low risk surgery, bladeless LASIK completely does away with the complications arising from traditional surgery using the metal blade. But as in any type and method of surgery, none are without the potential of human error though very small it may be.

For those people who are rejected as not being good candidates for LASIK due to thin corneas, bladeless LASIK may offer them a second chance of restored vision. IntraLaseLasers used in bladeless LASIK surgery offer a more controlled environment. These lasers are controlled by state of the art computer guided technology.

One advantage bladeless LASIK surgery offers is that the IntraLaseLaser allows for more curvature during the surgical procedure which vastly reduces the margin for error. And because it is a laser and not the traditional blade, infections and contaminations usually associated with traditional surgery are practically eliminated. The recovery time from bladeless LASIK is also much shorter than most other surgeries.

Before the introduction of LASIK a number of people were administered with risky and flawed surgeries to correct their vision that left them in a condition that practically eliminated them from any chances of ever being able to try LASIK. But with the advent of bladeless LASIK and the near 100% success rate it offers, many of those people now have a potential for a second chance at vision enhancement.

IntraLaseLasers used in bladeless LASIK surgery eliminates much of the follow-ups for additional corneal flaps and eye-irritation reduction associated with traditional LASIK.

Even though bladeless LASIK is seen as a somewhat simple procedure, rest assured that your surgeon will be highly knowledgeable in physics and engineering which are two areas that are practically standard in LASIK surgery.

In the not too distant past, knowledge of medicine and anatomy may have been the only requirements of a surgeon. However in this modern era, the integration of computer technology and medicine makes it a requirement that surgeons are up to speed with the latest in computer assisted medical equipment such as that used in bladeless LASIK.

The future is indeed bright for those seeking LASIK vision correction.

As in any type of surgery, there are fears related to the unknown and unexpected complications in the surgical process. In this regard, there is no difference with the process of LASIK laser eye surgery. However, the process of LASIK laser eye surgery is very simple and easily explained.

You will be seated in a reclining chair in a specially designed room intended for the sole purpose of LASIK laser eye surgery. The equipment consists of a machine with a microscope attachment and a computer screen that is also part of the laser system. The entire procedure takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.

The process starts with the surgeon cleansing your eye and then numbing it with a drop of liquid solution. With LASIK laser eye surgery now commencing, the doctor will place a ring around the eye to generate suction to the cornea. This will cause a temporary discomfort and blurred vision.

Then while suction is still being generated to the cornea, a surgical instrument called a microkeratome, is used to cut a flap in the cornea. From this point forward until the completion of the LASIK laser eye surgery, you will experience episodes of blurred vision.

On occasions during the surgery, you will be told to stare at the laser for 60 seconds or more. You will be told to do this after the tissue is folded back and dried out by your doctor. Basically the laser directs your eye to the area that will be used by the surgical laser to perform the LASIK vision correction.

During this process of LASIK laser eye surgery, you may experience an unexpected odor of something burning. This can be caused by the intensive laser that is actually correcting the vision problems. Despite the burning hair odor and ticking sounds, the process is still very controlled.

The amount of laser energy directed to your eye is controlled by the computer in the room. After some of the tissue is vaporized, the flap of the corneal is then put back in place concluding LASIK laser eye surgery.

After the conclusion of LASIK laser eye surgery, the surgeon supplies you with an eye shield or a patch, to help prevent eye irritation. This will help with accidental bumps and with the tendency to want to rub your eyes at a time when rubbing and touching are strictly off limits.  Wearing the patch will save you from any unnecessary heartache.

Usually medical surgery is a necessity in many certain situations where there just aren’t any other alternatives. There are some risks involved just as there are benefits. LASIK surgery in this case is no different than any other surgery. The short-term side effects however, may be a bit more discomforting than others.

The after effects of LASIK surgery can be downright annoying and discomforting. Because instead of the traditional healing made by incisions, LASIK surgery targets an area that is very difficult to rub, scratch or cool off despite the daily burning and itching sensations. And any attempts to do such things can completely destroy what the surgery has just repaired.

Your eyesight will be blurred due to the watering and tearing up of your eye and your first instinct may be to rub it. But despite the grueling circumstances you cannot touch your eye! Your eye may also feel dry and appear bloodshot for a number of days, if this happens consider taking a short leave of absence from work. Make sure to contact your surgeon if you experience severe or unusual pain from LASIK surgery.

You should also have a post-operative exam 24-48 hours after the surgery just to make sure that all is healing well. Once there, make sure you are given a schedule for follow-up checkups for the next six months after the LASIK surgery.

During the initial visit after LASIK surgery the surgeon will remove the shield and examine your eye to see if it is responding properly to the surgery. Aside from any instructions to keep you from irritating your eye, you may also be encouraged to use specific eye drops to help with eye lubrication.

At this point you will be advised to refrain from any physical or contact activities for a specified time as well as using any cosmetics that could irritate the eye. You may be given instructions for regularly washing your eyes for a few weeks after LASIK surgery to help prevent any infections.

Your vision should start stabilizing a few months after your LASIK surgery has taken place. Throughout stages of the healing process you could experience certain conditions such as visual impairment, halos or even glare. These are all common during the healing process after surgery. Just make sure to contact your LASIK surgeon if these or any other complications persist or with any questions you may have.