FEMTO (i-LASIK)

Femtosecond-assisted (Femto) laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a type of laser eye surgery. This method, along with other refractory surgeries, is used to reshape the cornea of the eye in an effort to resolve vision problems.

The Femto laser, developed in the early 1990s, allowed surgeons to create the corneal flap used in LASIK with a laser rather than a mechanical cutting tool. After surgery, the flap can be replaced without sutures, allowing for quicker healing.

1. 1. • LASIK surgery of any type is only approved for use in adult patients.
      • You cannot have LASIK surgery is you have had a change in your glasses or contact lens prescription over the past year, take medications that may change your vision, or have hormonal fluctuations that can affect your vision, such as breastfeeding or diabetes.
   
   
2. Benefits of LASIK
3. • The primary benefit of LASIK is the significant improvement in vision. Many people experience reduced dependence on glasses or contact lenses after surgery.
4. • The results of LASIK are generally permanent. While age-related changes may still affect vision later in life, the effects of the surgery remain.
5. • LASIK is typically a painless procedure. Local anesthetic eye drops are used to numb the eyes during the surgery.