What is LASIK?

LASIK (Laser-Assisted-In-Situ Keratomileusis) is an outpatient procedure which uses a cool beam of light from a laser to reshape the cornea or the front surface of your eye.

LASIK can be used to treat low to moderate vision impairment. Most frequently, it is used to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. It is the most frequently performed elective surgery in the United States and Dr. Boling has personally performed over 13,000 LASIK procedures since he introduced it to Michiana in 2000.

The LASIK Procedure

• Anesthetic eye drops are administered to numb the area.
• A protective flap is created and gently lifted to reveal the inner corneal tissue.
• Computer-controlled pulses of cool laser light are applied to the inner layers of the cornea. When the laser pulses, it makes a ticking sound. The inner corneal layer is reshaped with the laser to mimic your contact lens or glasses prescription.
• The surgeon gently replaces the flap and aligns it to its original position. It heals naturally and securely.
• The procedure itself lasts less than 5 minutes and patients are typically in and out of the laser suite in less than 15.
• Some patients recover within a few hours, while several in a few days and ready to enjoy their new and refined daily life.

Pages of Interest

Allegretto – Laser to Reshape Cornea
Intralase (Bladeless LASIK) – Laser to Create Flap
Lasek & PRK
ICL (implantable Lens)