The Procedure

On the day of the procedure please arrange to have someone with you. Please do not wear perfumes, make-up, gels or sprays either, as fine vapours can interfere with the path of the laser beam.
If you have any anxieties whatsoever about your treatment, our support staff will be happy to assist you.
Our aim is to make you feel as comfortable and relaxed as possible.
Once the laser has been calibrated, your eyelids are held open and your eyes anaesthetised with drops.

Then, using a precision device called a microkeratome, the surgeon creates a micro-thin flap on the surface of the cornea. The flap is gently lifted to one side, the bed of the cornea (the stroma) is exposed and the laser reshapes this surface to re-focus the eye. After 30-60 seconds, the flap is repositioned.

The flap holds itself naturally in place, but we do recommend you wear protective glasses during waking hours and the protective shield we provide you with at night to prevent you from rubbing your eyes for a few days.

After resting for a short while in our waiting area, we will examine your eyes again before you leave.
 Call us on 2410 1234 and arrange to see one of Phiroze Dastoor's consultants