Vision Regained Quickly after Thin-Flap LASIK

A recent study found a rapid recovery of vision after thin-flap LASIK, according to EyeWorld. The study was conducted by Dr. Daniel S. Durrie of Durrie Vision in Overlook Park, Kansas. Dr. Durrie found visual acuity (clearness of vision) was recovered just a few hours after thin-flap LASIK.

The study included 10 thin-flap LASIK patients who were nearsighted. Dr. Durrie and his colleagues evaluated visual recovery during the first hours after surgery, the first day after surgery, and one month after surgery.

Dr. Durrie found 100 percent of patients felt like they could see well enough to type and send a text message 30 minutes after thin-flap LASIK. Also, 100 percent of patients had 20/32 vision or better within 30 minutes after surgery, but only one of the patients reported they could drive.

Thin-flap LASIK is exactly what it sounds like: The corneal flap created is thinner in relation to a traditional flap. To create the thin flap, a laser – called a "femtosecond" laser – is used instead of the microkeratome blade.

To find out if a LASIK procedure is right for you, please contact an experienced LASIK eye surgeon in your area.