The Laser Procedure
At Pan Pacific Laser Vision Center we offer a wide range of
professional laser vision correction procedures in Honolulu,
Hawaii. We hold a strong dedication to providing you with the
best possible service for laser vision correction. In addition,
we have an outstanding reputation and years of experience
offering premium laser vision correction in Hawaii. We strive to
build caring relationships with all of our laser vision
correction patients and we continually strive for excellence in
the field of laser vision correction.
What is Laser Vision Correction?
Laser vision correction is a short outpatient vision correction
procedure performed by certified ophthalmologists in which
tissue is removed from the surface of the eye using an excimer
laser. Laser vision correction is designed to reduce or
eliminate a person's dependency on glasses or contact lenses by
reshaping the outer surface of the cornea using the energy
pulses of light emitted by the excimer laser. There are
currently two types of laser vision correction procedures: LASIK
and the newest LASEK-PRK (Laser Sub-Epithelial Keratomileusis).
What is LASIK?
LASIK or "Laser assisted in situ keratomileusis" is a procedure
which uses an excimer laser system to reshape the stroma layer
lying under the surface of the cornea.
An automated microsurgical device called a microkeratome is used to create a thin flap on the surface of the cornea. The corneal flap is then laid back and the excimer laser reshapes the stromal layers of the cornea according to the patient's eye prescription. Once the laser has been applied the flap is closed and the laser procedure is complete. Similar to PRK, the procedure usually takes between 10 to 15 minutes, with the actual excimer laser treatment taking 15-90 seconds to perform. Unlike with PRK, the surface layer of the cornea remains intact and as a result, no bandage is required and LASIK patients experience virtually no pain or discomfort. Most LASIK patients can normally see well enough to drive a car the next day and healing is achieved within one to three months.
An automated microsurgical device called a microkeratome is used to create a thin flap on the surface of the cornea. The corneal flap is then laid back and the excimer laser reshapes the stromal layers of the cornea according to the patient's eye prescription. Once the laser has been applied the flap is closed and the laser procedure is complete. Similar to PRK, the procedure usually takes between 10 to 15 minutes, with the actual excimer laser treatment taking 15-90 seconds to perform. Unlike with PRK, the surface layer of the cornea remains intact and as a result, no bandage is required and LASIK patients experience virtually no pain or discomfort. Most LASIK patients can normally see well enough to drive a car the next day and healing is achieved within one to three months.
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Step 1:
The doctor creates a thin flap
at the top of your cornea which
is lifted away, but remains
attached at one side.
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Step 2:
The excimer laser, already
programmed to correct the degree
of refraction, evaporates a
microscopic layer of tissue.
This part of the procedure takes
between 15 and 90 seconds.
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Step 3:
The flap is put back into place
and, because of eye's natural
bonding properties, healing
starts immediately. No stitches
are required. The entire
procedure takes about one hour
after which a patient may return
home.
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Pan Pacific Laser Vision Center has been offering laser vision correction procedures in Honolulu, Hawaii since 1997. Our dedication to excellence in the field of laser vision has made PPLVC one of the best laser vision correction facilities in Hawaii. If you live in Honolulu, Hawaii please feel free to contact us for more laser vision correction information.
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