 Lasik eye surgery - series
Normal anatomy Procedure, part 1 Procedure, part 2 Procedure, part 3 Aftercare Normal anatomyThe cornea is the transparent part of the eye that covers the iris. It is also the main light bending part of the eye.  Procedure, part 1Anesthetic eye drops are given to numb the eye and the surgeon marks the cornea with water-soluble ink to guide replacement of the corneal flap.  Procedure, part 2The surgeon performs a keratectomy which creates a corneal flap. A keratectomy is a procedure that uses a small instrument that makes a cut in the cornea as it moves across it. The flap is lifted and reflected exposing the cornea beneath.  Procedure, part 3A computer-controlled laser reshapes the cornea to the prescribed shape for clear vision.  AftercareThe corneal flap is repositioned and bonds to the cut edge of the cornea quickly.  Physician ReferenceInternational Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision (ICD9)998.82 | V45.69 | V45.6 | 918.1 | 190.9 | 190 | 941.42 | 941.59 | 224.9 | 224Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)65222 | 67331 | 00145 | 00142 | 92315 | 92311 | 65220 | 00144 | 65875 | 66020
Review Date: 8/22/2008
Reviewed By: Paul B. Griggs, MD, Department of Ophthalmology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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