1. Using the Ziemer laser the corneal flap will be created. This procedure takes lass than 30 seconds and is part of the "all-laser" or "bladeless" LASIK procedure.
2. The excimer laser removes a small amount of the cornea beneath the flap. The thickness removed is thinner than a human hair. The pattern of the cornea removed depends on the correction necessary.
3. The flap is placed back over the cornea. The treated area is completely covered with the flap. The flap sticks down and adheres within several minutes.
