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LASIK is performed with an Excimer Laser that combines argon and fluoride gases to produce a "cool", ultra violet light that does not cut or burn tissue. It is a precise, minimally invasive method of reshaping the cornea, which helps the eye to focus properly. This procedure can reduce or possibly eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses.

Dr. Gene W. Zdenek uses the VISX Star S4 Smooth Scan Excimer Laser with 3-D active tracking and Variable Spot Beam Technology which allows personalized refractive treatments. Dr. Zdenek has the experience you can trust and has been successfully treating patients for many years.

In LASIK, known medically as Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis, the doctor uses a special instrument called a microkeratome to create a very fine layer through about one third of the front surface of the cornea.
This creates a "flap" of clear tissue on the central part of the eye. Once this flap is created, the doctor gently folds the flap back, exposing the underlying cornea.
The excimer laser is then used to change the curvature of the cornea to achieve the desired correction.
Upon completion of the laser portion of the treatment the flap is gently laid back onto the original position over the treated corneal tissue. The cornea has extraordinary natural bonding qualities which allows effective healing without the necessity of stitches.