LASIK Surgery - Terms You Should Know
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LASIK Surgery: Essential Terms You Should Know
Introduction
If you're considering LASIK eye surgery, it's important to familiarize yourself with the key terminology and facts related to the procedure. Here’s a helpful guide to get you started.
Background
In 1970, Dr. Jose Barraquer from Colombia revolutionized eye surgery by developing the Microkeratome. This instrument creates thin flaps in the cornea, reshaping it and making modern corrective eye surgery possible.
Procedure Overview
LASIK surgery is known for being safe and painless. Patients typically experience minimal discomfort and often recover fully within 24 hours, enjoying noticeably improved vision immediately after the procedure. While patients are awake during the surgery, there is a brief moment where they may temporarily lose vision, which can be unsettling but is completely normal and short-lived.
Key Terms
- Laser-assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK): This is a type of refractive laser eye surgery performed by an ophthalmologist to correct vision.
- Microkeratome: A precision instrument with an oscillating blade used to create the corneal flap in LASIK or Automated Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK) surgeries.
- Refractive: Refers to the bending of light or sound waves as they pass from one medium to another. In eye care, it involves the eye's ability to focus light on the retina.
- In Situ: A Latin phrase meaning "in place," used in various contexts.
- Keratomileusis: A procedure that corrects the cornea's refraction by reshaping it.
- Ophthalmologist: A medical doctor specializing in the anatomy, function, and treatment of the eyes.
- Ophthalmology: The branch of medicine dealing with eye conditions and treatments.
Conclusion
Isn’t medical technology incredible? The ability to transform poor vision into sharp 20/20 for a cost is truly remarkable. Here's to clearer vision and improved quality of life!
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