LASIK Enhancement Procedures

An enhancement is simply a second treatment done to "fine tune" the results of LASIK eye surgery. Enhancements are more common in people with higher refractive corrections. An advantage of LASIK is that enhancements can be performed without having to re-cut the corneal flap. For several months after the initial LASIK procedure, the surgeon can use specially designed instruments to identify and lift the flap thus accessing the central cornea for reshaping with the laser.

When they are necessary, enhancements are typically performed six to nine months after the initial LASIK procedure. It is usually best to wait this long to make sure results from the first LASIK are completely stable.

In some cases (particularly with thin corneas) enhancement LASIK procedures cannot be performed. If it appears you require an enhancement procedure, your surgeon will re-measure the thickness of your cornea to determine if an enhancement is possible.