Many people regard vision as the most important of the five senses. Hence, it is essential to perform basic research on the overwhelming number of corrective eye surgeries available today. Lasik eye surgery is the most popular and prevalent eye surgery available at the moment. If you are considering this kind of surgery, it is important to know how Lasik vision correction actually works.

Lasik surgery uses the best laser eye correction technology currently available and has highly trained surgeons and technicians doing the surgery. The excimer laser has an amazing precision ultra violet laser that is capable of cutting an amazing 0.5% of the width of a human hair!

The patient is required to take certain precautions for a period of 7-10 days before the Lasik eye surgery. Then a thorough pre-operative test is conducted to detect cornea astigmatism and other irregularities that are then take into consideration for this surgery. During surgery the patient remains awake, numbing drops are used in the eye so the patients feels no pain.

During the operation a circular flap is cut in the cornea using a laser, then this flap is laid aside, but not removed from the eye, to reveal the mid corneal section that is to be operated on by the precise Excimer laser. In a very finely controlled manner, the laser carves and reshapes the cornea. Since the Excimer laser is a cool laser, it does not damage the adjacent tissue as heat would. The flap is then repositioned precisely to allow natural binding of the corneal layer.

The whole process is done in such a manner that it corrects any refractive vision error that the patient might be suffering from. The process is so simple that one can go back to work the very next day. The main reason for Lasik surgery being popular compared to the other types of refractive surgeries is that Lasik surgery is relatively painless during and after the procedure and the patient gets back his or her vision immediately after the operation or the next morning at the latest.

Both types of eyes disorders, farsighted and nearsighted, can be treated with Lasik eye surgery. The too-steep cornea is flattened for nearsighted people and for the farsightedness, the cornea is made steeper.

If you are considering Lasik vision correction surgery, it imperative that you choose a very reputable eye surgeon. In order to find a good surgeon, refer to the advertisements in your local dailies, TV, Radio, and from local online directories. Review these advertisements according to the reputation and fees of the Lasik surgeon. However, don't just rely on the ads. After skimming the ads, set an appointment with a surgeon and have a thorough discussion with him on the matter.

Besides choosing the right doctor, another thing that you must also consider is whether you are a good candidate for Lasik laser eye surgery. In order to find this out, go to a doctor and get your eyes examined. By consulting with a doctor, it can be easily determined which method vision correction surgery you need.

Before undergoing the laser eye correction surgery, your eyes need to be cleaned and treated if any trace of dry eye disease is found.

So, before you opt for laser eye surgery, do sufficient research on the subject so you can understand and choose the services you need and best fits your situation.