The Lasik surgery in Tunisia lasts a few dozen seconds in total. It is done under local anesthesia, in two steps:
In the first step, the corneal flap is cut with a femtosecond laser.
In a second step, the deep layers are sculpted by laser. This is the step that allows the correction of the visual defect.
The surgeon begins by disinfecting the eyelids. He then places a suction ring on the eye to immobilize the eyeball.
Fully guided by computer, the femtosecond laser cuts the cornea and creates the corneal flap. The cutting process takes about 15 seconds. The suction ring is then removed.
Once the gas bubbles are evacuated, the corneal flap is lifted to allow the excimer laser to work. This step is totally secured by eye tracker systems that ensure perfect centering of the treatment. The flap is then put back in place and the eye is irrigated with serum. This promotes rapid healing.
The operation is virtually painless. Both eyes are operated on the same day, which allows for a very rapid visual rehabilitation.
