How is it performed?

1. Anaesthesize the eyes with eye drops.
2. Place a speculum to hold the lids apart.
3. Use a microkeratome or Intralase to create a hinged flap on the cornea.
4. Use an excimer laser to apply laser with cool ultraviolet light pulses to sculpt the cornea.
5. Reposition the corneal flap, the flap will be held in place in a few minutes.
6. No suturing is required.
7. Apply antibiotic and anti-inflammatory eye drops.

It takes 15 to 25 minutes to complete the surgery for both eyes.