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LASIK - Refractive Eye Surgery Procedure
Crosby Eye Clinic offers the regions finest opthalmologic surgical services in northern and central Minnesota and is proud to provide the latest technology for LASIK with our NIDEK laser system. Our surgeons have performed over 40,000 LASIK procedures over the last thirteen years with remarkable results (see our satisfied patient comments). 
What Is LASIK?
Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis is a procedure that permanently changes the shape of the cornea, the clear covering of the front of the eye, using an excimer laser.
LASIK step by step
LASIK Benefit
LASIK offers a number of benefits over other forms of laser vision correction because it is performed under a protective layer of corneal tissue. As a result, there is less surface area to heal, less risk for scarring, and other complications.
Careful Preparation
Every step in the process is carefully planned from preoperative evaluation through the procedure and complete follow up.
Patient Satisfaction
We do our best to prepare the patient to make their experience with the Crosby Eye LASIK team, one of comfort and confidence. You will emerge from the surgery with a new appreciation for the skill of our surgical staff and facilities. LASIK is a surgical procedure intended to reduce a person's dependency on glasses or contact lenses.
Fair Pricing
All normal charges are included in the bill with no surprises.
Technology
Our state-of-the-art LASIK suite within the Crosby Eye Clinic using the Nidek Excimer Laser with Wavefront Assisted Technology.
Wavefront Analyzer
With the Wavefront Analyzer, each of your eyes' unique aberrations are captured and mapped using a technology called wavefront. Each eye's wavefront map is put into a computer to guide the laser during the vision correction process. Each cornea is reshaped by a specially programmed excimer laser.
The end result, your vision is corrected more precisely and accurately when using the Wavefront Analyzer.
LASIK Resources
We provide linkages to an excellent resource, the FDA website for further information. Check out these links to learn about what you should know before surgery, what will happen during the surgery, and what you should expect after surgery. There is a glossary of terms and a checklist of issues for you to consider, practices to follow, and questions to ask your doctor before undergoing LASIK surgery.
The LASIK Procedure
After your eye has been completely numbed using "eye drop" anesthesia, an eyelid holder will be placed between your eyelids to prevent you from blinking.
Next, an instrument known as a microkeratome makes a protective flap in the cornea. During this process you may feel a little pressure, but no discomfort.
You will be asked to look directly at a target light while the laser reshapes the cornea, usually in less than a minute.
For nearsightedness (myopia), the cornea must be made flatter.
This is accomplished by removing tissue from the center of the cornea.
To treat farsightedness (hyperopia) , the central cornea must be made steeper.
This is accomplished by directing the laser beam to remove tissue from around this area.
To treat astigmatism, the cornea must be made more spherical.
By changing the pattern of the beam,
tissue is removed in one direction more than the other.
Then the protective flap is folded back in place where it bonds securely without the need for stitches.
The cornea is closed without the need for stitches. After LASIK, some patients report a slight discomfort that usually goes away within twelve to twenty-four hours.
There are other techniques and many new terms related to LASIK that you may hear about. All your questions can be answered by calling us at the Crosby Eye Clinic or by filling out the form below.
Please fill out the form below to contact the Crosby Eye Clinic about LASIK!
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