LASIK or Laser Assisted in-Situ Keratomileusis is a process that is created with the combination of two earlier well approved refractive surgery processes that are – photo refractive keratectomy or PRK and automated lamellarkeratoplasty or ALK. Over the past two decades, over 30 million people have undergone these Austin LASIK procedures across the globe. In recent years, these most commonly performed clinical eye surgeries take just 15 to 20 minutes to complete. Its precision is the major advantage that helps in its growing popularity. This is the reason that it is preferred by most of the surgeons as an ultimate technique to cure astigmatism, farsightedness and nearsightedness. Cataract eye surgery has also become a quicker process over the years.

Unlike any other place, at Hill Country Eye Center in Austin, we offer you the best possible customized eye surgery and intraocular lens implants in this field. Our well-trained eye doctor Round Rock and ophthalmologist surgeons will guide you in your treatment.

To improve your vision, LASIK is the best way, as it does not cause any discomfort. To reshape the surface of the cornea, a cool beam of laser is used. It then works gently on the cornea. The beam then, in a gentle manner, removes the small tissues to get more sharply focused images on the retina.

This excimer laser instrument is very accurate in producing controlled and cool powerful beam of laser lights. This instrument is computerized and removes the tissues on the cornea and alters its curvature. It then improves the way that light reflects on the retina perfectly to improve your vision. Fluoride and Argon gasses are used in this excimer laser to produce a cool laser beam electrically. Ask your doctor about age macular degeneration.

Most patients, who wear spectacles and contact lenses and can see through them properly, are eligible for LASIK surgery. However, there are factors that can prohibit you from undergoing these surgeries.

There are some situation when the surgeries should be avoided such as:

• Keratoconus – In this kind of Situation people genetically have cone-shaped cornea.

• You should avoid these surgeries during pregnancy or lactation.

• Progressive myopia – people with this problem should not opt for this surgery, as vision should be stable at least one year prior to having this surgery.

• People with autoimmune or immunodeficient diseases or Keloid formers should be advised to avoid this treatment.

• If you have presence of cataracts, then this treatment is not for you.

According to the present FDA guidelines, you must be 18 years or older to have lasik surgery.

There are other factors too that can take longer recovery time such as people with Corneal scars that are caused due to previous injuries, and people with a severely diabetic background should avoid this treatment. Ask us about a corneal transplant and glaucoma laser surgery.