WHAT IS LASIK SURGERY? COMPLETE GUIDE BY DRISHTI CARE

Introduction If you're considering laser eye surgery to get rid of glasses or contact lenses, you’ve likely come across two popular options: LASIK  and PRK . Both procedures are highly effective, but many patients ask— LASIK vs PRK: which is better? At Drishti Care , we help patients choose the best vision correction procedure based on their unique eye condition. In this guide, we’ll break down the differences, benefits, and ideal candidates for both LASIK and PRK. What is LA

1. Pre-Surgery Preparation Your eye is cleaned to prevent infection Numbing eye drops are applied (so you don’t feel pain) A device may be used to keep your eyelids open You’ll be asked to focus on a target light 2. Creating the Corneal Flap A thin flap is created on the surface of your cornea This is done using either: A microkeratome blade, or A femtosecond laser (more advanced method) The flap is gently lifted to expose the inner corneal tissue 3. Reshaping the eye Cornea