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LASIK is a type of laser surgery for the treatment of myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. Minneapolis is one of the major places available with talented surgeons who perform LASIK. Lasik eye surgery Minneapolis uses quite different techniques in handling the surgery. They are PRK, LASEK and Epi-LASIK. Lasik eye surgery received its own recognition in a short duration of time, because of its low frequency complication and interference.

Lasik eye surgery Minneapolis will involve several steps in performing the task like preoperative, operation (flap creation, laser remodeling, reposition of flap) and then postoperative. In preoperative, patient are required to wear soft contact lenses, take proper antibiotics, and undergo different examination to minimize the risk of infection after the procedure.

Operation

The operation has basically three major steps namely flap creation, laser remodeling and reposition of flap. Before doing anything the patient is treated with antibiotics and has to wear contact lenses for few days to minimize the chances of infection. And after operation, the patient must have to take proper care of their eyes with proper medication provided.

Operation starts with creating flap of corneal tissue then remodeling the cornea underneath the flap with laser and finally the flap is repositioned. During postoperative the patient is given a course of antibiotic and anti-inflammatory eye drops. Patients are required to be more careful about their eyes and they should take more sleep and protect their eyes from bright lights. They will be provided with proper information and precautions they have to take.

The satisfaction percentage of patients is very high ranging from 92-98 percent.

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