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the LASIK procedure
close up | LASIK
candidate checklist
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of refractive procedure. The dark purple layer on the
outer part of the cornea is called the epithelium. This
protective outer layer is left intact with LASIK but is
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Before the LASIK eye surgery,
numbing (anaesthetic) drops are instilled. The LASIK procedure
is performed while you lie on your back on the laser table.
A speculum will be placed on your eye to hold your eyelid
open. This will prevent you from blinking, and this is
considered the most uncomfortable part of the LASIK procedure.
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A device is used to make
reference marks which the doctor uses for correctly aligning
the flap after the LASIK laser procedure has been performed.
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