This week a Cape Eye Laser patient, Jini B, was photographed while having Lasik Eye Surgery. See the photos in chronological order with her remarks below!
I arrive at the hospital and have 5 minutes to send some emails in their waiting room before my surgeon arrives.
My Ophthalmologist measures my "corneal aberration" with an OPD Wavefront scanner - I am told this is the latest technology ensuring that my refraction is corrected accurately.
10 Minutes later I am dressed and ready for surgery (Very excited and a bit nervous at this point!)
I have entered the Lasik theatre where my surgeon and the nurse cover me with a blanket while they explain the procedure.
Dr B positions the equipment, while keeping me relaxed with some dry humour (thanks Dr ;)
Anaesthetic drops are applied to my eyes, which numbed them completely within seconds.
Doctor inserted a clamp to keep my eyes open - This looks MUCH worse
than it is - apart from some dryness, I didn't feel a thing.
A corneal flap is created with an instrument called a Microkeratome -
This part scared me most pre-operation, but honestly I felt nothing,
apart from very slight pressure.
The Corneal flap is lifted. After the flap was lifted, my vision went blurry.
The actual Laser pulses for a few seconds. This is what reshapes my
cornea to correct my refraction. Again, felt nothing whatsoever.
Dr B closed the flap and removed the clamp - all done!
A protective shield is put over my eye. Dr B asked me to bring my sunglasses which protects my eyes from the sun.
Amazingly I could see almost perfectly at this point - only slight blurring. A day later I had 20/20 vision in my left eye and better than 20/20 in my right eye! Thank you so much Dr B and Cape Eye Laser. To find out if you are suitable, book a free consultation here>