What Does the Laser Do in Laser Eye Surgery?
Laser eye surgery sounds high-tech—and it is. But the way the laser works is surprisingly simple once you break it down.
In this post, we’ll explain:
- What the laser actually does
- How it improves your vision
- Why it’s so precise and safe
The laser reshapes your cornea
Your cornea focuses light onto the back of your eye. If the cornea isn’t shaped right, light scatters or blurs—and your vision suffers.
The laser gently removes tiny amounts of tissue from the cornea to reshape it perfectly.
This allows light to focus properly, giving you sharper vision.
How does the laser know what to do?
Before your procedure, we map your eyes using advanced scanning technology.
The laser is programmed with this detailed map so it knows exactly where to work—and how much tissue to remove.
It even tracks tiny eye movements during the procedure to stay on target.
Is laser eye surgery painful?
Not at all. The laser works without touching your eye directly. You’ll feel no pain, just maybe some slight pressure during the process.
How safe is it?
Laser technology has been tested for decades. Millions of procedures worldwide have proven its safety and effectiveness.
With the right screening and surgeon, laser eye surgery is one of the safest elective medical procedures available.
Curious how laser eye surgery could reshape your future?
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Find out if you are suitable for vision correction
Vision correction isn’t suitable for everyone.
The first step is to take the self test so you can find out whether you can benefit.
