1 The doctor applies local anesthesia to your eyes for maximum comfort
2 You’ll be asked to focus on a certain light to keep your eyes still
3 A special device holds the eyelids to keep the eyes open
4 A thin layer is removed from the cornea
5 This thin layer is folded until the surgery is done
6 The doctor directs a certain laser light onto the cornea
7 The laser light removes and reshapes the cornea precisely and carefully
8 Then, the doctor moves the thin layer back into place
9 This layer adheres back after a while without needing stitches