Successful LASIK surgery starts BEFORE the actual day of the procedure.

It is the surgeon’s skill in assessing your various measurements and tests and incorporating them in an individualized, custom treatment plan that guides the process.

Think of it this way: the laser is programmed by the surgeon to perform according to his specifications, not the other way around.

Prior to the actual procedure, the patient will receive topical anesthesia, and if desired a mild sedative. The first activity in the surgical suite is the cleansing of the eyelid area, then paper taping the eyelashes to prevent infection.

After your eye has been completely numbed, an eyelid holder will be placed between your eyelids to prevent you from blinking. A suction ring is then placed on the eye to create the proper pressure -- and a momentary blackness occurs.

Dr. Whitsett creates a flap of tissue which he folds back before positioning the laser and directing the laser energy. A series of laser pulses reshapes the cornea.

After 60 seconds or more, Dr. Whitsett lays the flap back down, creating a natural bandage effect. No sutures are involved.

Most patients have their second eye treated the same day of surgery. The aforementioned process is repeated.

After the procedure, clear plastic shields are positioned over the eyes to shield them from injury. Someone must be present to drive the patient home. It is recommended that the patient rest/sleep for several hours immediately after returning home to facilitate the healing process of the flap.

The following morning, you will visit Dr. Whitsett at his office for an examination – and you should experience a noticeable improvement in your clear vision (without glasses or contacts).

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