One of the most commonly performed types of refractive surgery is laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), a type of laser surgery that reshapes the cornea to improve visual acuity.

Pre Op Care You should also avoid using alcohol when anticipating eye surgery. On the day of your surgery, you should bathe and brush your teeth but avoid lotions and cosmetics, including perfume. Wear loose clothing that doesn't require pulling on or off over your head. Leave valuables and jewelry safe at home.

You can stay in normal lighting conditions immediately after surgery. Do not touch/rub your eye with finger or cloth. Wash your hands with soap and water and then clean your eyes when required from outside with cotton which has been boiled in water for 10 minutes, cooled & squeezed dry or use sterile wipes.

Your eye surgeon uses a small blade or cutting laser to cut a small hinged flap away from the front of your eye. Folding back the flap allows your doctor to reach the part of your cornea to be reshaped. Using a programmed laser, your eye surgeon reshapes parts of your cornea.