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To undergo Lasik correction, you need to make necessary preparations for the procedure. What you can expect before, during and after the surgery may depend to a large extent on your doctor. As part of your preparation for the Lasik correction, you need to make a firm decision if you will go through with the Lasik surgery. You need evaluation by your eye doctor to know if you are a good candidate for Lasik correction before you sign the waiver. Before you undergo Lasik correction you should stop wearing contact lenses. You should switch to wearing glasses full-time prior to lasik correction for at least 2 to 4 weeks. This is because the contact lens can change the shape of your cornea. Leaving your contact lenses out for several weeks will enable the cornea to assume its natural shape which is essential for the surgery.

In Lasik correction procedure during surgery, you will be made to lie down on a reclining chair. A numbing eye drop will be placed in your eye. A ring will be placed in your eye and very high pressures will be applied to create suction to the cornea. You will experience dimness of vision and some discomfort. A cutting instrument called microkeratome is attached to the suction ring. The blade will cut a flap in the cornea. This is essential for the Lasik correction procedure. The microkeratome and the suction ring are then removed. A laser light will help your eye get focused. When your eye is in the correct position, the doctor will start the laser treatment. After the pulses of the laser energy vaporize the corneal tissue, the flap is put back into position. A shield is placed over the eye as part of the Lasik correction procedure to serve as protection.

After the Lasik correction procedure, your eye may feel some discomfort. Rubbing your eye could dislodge the flap, so prevent from doing so. The symptoms should improve after a few days. If you experience severe pain after a few days of Lasik correction then you should contact your doctor immediately. See your doctor within 24 to 48 hours after Lasik correction. Your doctor will remove the eye shield, test your vision and examine the eye. You may use drops to prevent infection. And you may be advised to use artificial tears to lubricate the eye. Contact lens should not be use used in the operated eye even if your vision is hazy.