LASEK

LASEK is a special kind of surgery that helps people to see better without glasses or contacts.

First, the doctor puts medicine in your eyes to make them numb and not feel any pain. Then, they use a special tool called a laser to make a thin layer on top of the part of the eye called the "cornea." This layer is like a little flap that the doctor peels back to work on your eye.

Next, the doctor uses the laser to reshape the cornea underneath the flap. This is like squishing Play-Doh to make it into a different shape. The laser helps to fix any problems with your cornea, like if it's too curved or not curved enough.

After the doctor finishes working on the cornea, they put the flap back in place to cover it up. The flap sticks on its own, like a band-aid, so the doctor doesn't need to use any stitches.

Finally, the doctor puts some special drops in your eyes to help them heal and protect them while they are getting better.

After the surgery, your eyes might feel a little sore or scratchy for a few days. But then, you should start to notice that you can see better without glasses or contacts!