Preparing For Lasik Eye Procedure

For all you wearers of glasses or contacts - there may be a bright tunnel in your future to help you get rid of any and all vision aids. Lasik Eye Surgery – also known as the medical procedure called laser in-situ keratomileusis surgery – is the procedure to eliminate vision impairment.

As with any medical procedure there are a few things that you will have to do before you go into surgery. The first thing that you will have to do is meet with your designated Lasik eye surgery coordinator. Together you will go over what will happen during the Lasik eye procedure and what to expect afterwards.

Also during this time together you will go over your complete medical history and they will test your eyes. These tests will include; refraction, measuring the thickness of the cornea, and pupil dilation. Once this evaluation is complete you will be introduced to the surgeon who will be performing the procedure who will schedule an appointment for you.

If you usually wear rigid gas permeable contact lenses than you will be asked to refrain from using them for at least three weeks before the date of your surgery. You should not wear any other type of contact lenses three days before the surgery.

Usually on the day of your surgery your doctor will ask you to eat a light meal and to take all of the medications that prescribed to you. Make sure not to wear any eye makeup or any type of accessories that could get in the surgeon’s way.