Many people are opting for lasik eye surgery as they find contact lenses increasingly uncomfortable and costly to maintain. Commonly taking around three to five minutes per eye, with LASIK vision you can have one eye done after the other in one session.

If you have an interest in overcoming the restrictions of hyperopia, myopia or astigmatism, do not have unrealistic expectations and understand the risks, you may be a good candidate for Lasik eye surgery. It's possible that you may be ineligible, if you do not meet the following requirements.

**If your prescription has shown no significant changes in the last twelve months, you are a good candidate for LASIK vision.

**You cannot be breast-feeding or expecting a child.

**If your corneas are thinner than normal you might not be an ideal candidate for LASIK vision.

**The ideal candidate is 18 years old or older.

**LASIK vision isn't a suitable option for you if you have blurry vision while reading as you will still need reading glasses after surgery.

How to regain 20/20 vision - starting from scratch with LASIK vision

In most cases LASIK vision is a very effective treatment where affected areas are removed from corneal tissue.

Creating a blueprint of your eye surface is the first step in determining for your eye doctor the best course of action for your LASIK vision.

Just before and during the procedure, a local anaesthetic is applied to the eyes with eye drops.

A knife, called a microkeratome, is used to cut a flap which has a hinge on one end, in the corneal tissue in the center of the eye.

Once the flap in the cornea has been created, the surgeon lifts back the hinged flap, and exposes the inner tissue of the cornea.

Only the very exact and precise sections of the cornea are removed to improve your vision. This was established by the mapping stage of the LASIK vision procedure. With great precision, the laser is used to sculpt the corneal tissue.

Once the surgeon has made all the necessary corrections, the hinged flap is restored to it's former place on the cornea. Anaesthetic eye drops are applied to numb your eyes during the LASIK vision; The restored flap on the cornea will heal without the need for stitches.

People generally believe that surgery involves a considerable amount of pain and a long recovery-time. This is not the case with LASIK vision. It's possible you may experience some mild discomfort. Your doctor will provide you with a prescription for an effective pain relief medication. The majority of patients can resume normal activities within 24 hours.However, it is recommended to rest a day or two before going back to work. Prior to LASIK vision a mild anaesthetic is used in the form of eye drops; antibiotics are prescribed, to be taken orally or in the form of eye drops. This is to reduce the chances of infection and inflammation during the healing process. If for some reason you are not suitable for LASIK vision, you can take advantage of other treatment options available.

After LASIK vision, patients often feel more outgoing as their faces are no longer concealed by glasses. You can easily eliminate your need for eyeglasses or contacts with a successful LASIK vision.