Laser eye surgery is a medical procedure that uses laser technology to correct vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The main types include:
- LASIK:- Reshapes the cornea by creating a flap, allowing for quick recovery and minimal discomfort.
- PRK:- Removes the outer layer of the cornea before reshaping it with a laser, with a slightly longer recovery time than LASIK.
- LASEK:- A variant of PRK that loosens the corneal epithelium with alcohol before reshaping.
- SMILE:- A newer, minimally invasive technique that removes a small piece of corneal tissue through a tiny incision.
These procedures aim to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses.
The YAG Iridotomy Laser Procedure:
The treatment only takes a few minutes. Your pupil may be made smaller using eye drops. Some anaesthetic drops will be used in the eye. The doctor then focuses the laser beam on the iris and you will hear some clicks and beeps of the machine when the laser fires. The procedure is not usually painful. Usually only a few shots are needed to make the iridotomy. It is important to try to keep still during the procedure and to try not to jump after the laser fires.
Post Laser:
After the procedure, the doctor may put some eye drops and you are then free to go home.
It is important not to drive to and from the hospital for this appointment because your vision may be slightly hazy post treatment.
