Lasik-Operation
What Does LASIK Mean?
In the Lasik treatment (laser – assisted in situ keratomileusis), the cornea is shaped with the help of a laser. To explain it a bit more:
The method is called excimer laser and is used to treat eye defects such as myopia, hypermetropia and astigmatism.
The eye is undoubtedly one of our most important organs. Up until 15-20 years ago people generally tried to solve eye problems with glasses or contact lenses.
Thanks to laser treatment, which was a revolution, it was possible to eliminate the inconveniences and reduction in quality of life that glasses or contact lenses bring.
In the last 20 years, more than 50 million people worldwide have had their eye problems treated with this method. The quality of life increases noticeably because glasses or contact lenses are no longer needed.
Who Is The Lasik Treatment Suitable For?
In order to benefit from this treatment method, the patient must be over 18 years old and the diopter values must not have changed for at least one year. If the necessary tests and examinations by experienced experts have not revealed anything that represents an obstacle to the operation, then nothing stands in the way of the quick, easy and painless elimination of visual defects using the laser method. The tests and controls carried out amount in particular to the examination of the corneal layer, corneal topography and corneal thickness measurement. Another important feature that should be emphasized is that after Lasik treatment, the risk of recurrence of the symptoms is almost non-existent. After it has been ensured that all requirements are met, the implementation follows.
Carrying out the intervention:
- First, the eyes are numbed with eye drops
- To prevent blinking, a special device is placed under the eyelids
- A device called a microkeratome is placed in the eye and the flap is flipped up
- The last step is the laser treatment
What To Do After The Procedure?
Lasik surgery is a short procedure that only takes 5-10 minutes. Watery eyes, stinging and sensitivity to light can occur an average of 4 - 6 hours after the treatment. During this time, you can protect your eyes by properly taking the medication provided, keeping your eyes closed, and wearing sunglasses. Since the operation is reliable, quick and painless, you can return to your usual everyday life the next day.
The Differences Between iLasik and Lasik
Undoubtedly, eye health is an important aspect in relation to our quality of life. Factors such as advancing age, genetic structure and the increasing use of technical devices such as televisions, computers and mobile phones lead to a deterioration in eye health.
The well-known and most common eye problems are myopia (short-sightedness), hypermetropia (far-sightedness) and astigmatism (blurred vision). Of course, problems of this kind make life difficult and were mostly solved in the most classic way, through glasses or contact lenses.
However, thanks to the rapid and continuous development of technologies in recent years, many alternatives for the treatment of vision disorders have emerged in order to achieve effective and reliable results.
Check out our other posts for detailed information on the latest treatments for vision problems.
iLasik or Lasik?
With the numerous, fast and reliable methods offered to us by ever-advancing technology, many ask the question "Which method is better for me, Lasik or iLasik?" and are undecided.
In this article we want to try to convey the differences between the two methods. The most appropriate treatment method will be determined based on some necessary tests or controls carried out by the treating experts.
Differences Between iLasik and Lasik
Both methods offer a specially tailored treatment, are painless, short interventions with a short healing process.
The biggest difference occurs during the implementation of the treatment.
- With the iLasik method, the entire procedure can be individually adapted and planned for the patient using Wavefront and Idesign technology, and the smallest errors can be corrected. Thanks to the femtosecond laser? It says below that with the Lasik method, cuts can be made without a scalpel and the visual acuity is extremely high.
- With the LASIK method, the flap in the corneal tissue is lifted with a scalpel and the underlying tissue is then treated with an excimer laser. Known as the gold standard for the treatment of myopia and hypermetropia, it is used safely and with confidence in Germany and around the world.
- Wavescan/Wavefront technology is used for the iLasik method and femtosecond laser technology for the Lasik method.
- iLasik is particularly preferred by people who have problems with night vision or who have large pupils, also to avoid problems after the procedure.
- The iLasik method can also be used on people with thin calluses.
- The iLasik laser technology combines the latest developments in conventional laser technologies in the most efficient way.
- With both methods, the patient can then have other eye operations performed.
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