You’re thinking about getting LASIK surgery done since you’re really tired of wearing contacts, but you were surprised to learn about the consequences of the surgery. You decide to find out more about the procedure.To be able to see clearly, the lens and the cornea have to bend light in order to focus and create a picture in the retina. The change in the size of the eyeball may lead to error of refraction. It can be corrected by a LASIK procedure that cuts and removes the outer layer of the cornea and slides the center back on with a protective temporary shield. This procedure is done in 15 minutes requiring only a few drops of anesthetic on the eye.
View the short video on how LASIK procedures are performed by clicking on the link below. Additional research will help you understand this topic more fully. Once you’ve watched the video, please follow the instructions in STEP 2 and complete the discussion prompts for this week.i-LASIK Procedure Explained
2. Initial Post: Create a new thread and answer all three parts of the initial prompt below
- Would you choose to have LASIK surgery if you wore contacts or glasses? Why or why not?
- Provide an example of changes over the years that may have prompted the public to opt for this procedure to correct their vision.
- How would you explain LASIK to a patient? Be sure to explain the procedure using terms that a patient can understand.