Lasik Surgery
LASIK Surgery
By: Marcia Miller
General Purpose: To Inform
Specific Goal: To inform my audience about LASIK surgery and the risks and benefits of associated with it.
Thesis Statement: LASIK eye surgery can be beneficial to some individuals. There are however, complications that can come from having the surgery done. I will explain what LASIK surgery is and explore the benefits and risks associated with LASIK surgery.
Preview: I will explain what is done when you have LASIK surgery and inform you of the risks and benefits associated with having it done.
Introduction
I. Do you wear glasses or contacts? Have you ever thought about having LASIK surgery to correct your vision problem?
II. LASIK surgery is the newest and fastest growing tool eye surgeons now use to correct visual disturbances such as farsightedness, nearsightedness, and astigmatism. III. LASIK surgery is a major decision for any individual. After doing some research on the internet I discovered the risks and benefits that are associated with the procedure.
Body
I. What does LASIK stand for? a. LASIK stands for laser in situ keratomileusis, or in simpler terms, using a laser underneath a corneal flap to reshape the cornea. (MedicineNet.com, 2010)
II. What happens during LASIK surgery? b. During LASIK surgery a patient reclines under a surgical device called an excimer laser. c. First eye drops are administered to numb the eye, then an eyelid holder is placed between the eyelids to keep them open and prevent the patient from blinking. A suction ring placed on the eye lifts and flattens the cornea and helps keep the eye from moving. d. Once the cornea is flattened, a flap of corneal tissue is created using a microsurgical device. The corneal flap is lifted and folded back. Then the laser, preprogrammed with the patients with patient’s unique eye measurements, is centered above the eye. e. The surgeon checks
By: Marcia Miller
General Purpose: To Inform
Specific Goal: To inform my audience about LASIK surgery and the risks and benefits of associated with it.
Thesis Statement: LASIK eye surgery can be beneficial to some individuals. There are however, complications that can come from having the surgery done. I will explain what LASIK surgery is and explore the benefits and risks associated with LASIK surgery.
Preview: I will explain what is done when you have LASIK surgery and inform you of the risks and benefits associated with having it done.
Introduction
I. Do you wear glasses or contacts? Have you ever thought about having LASIK surgery to correct your vision problem?
II. LASIK surgery is the newest and fastest growing tool eye surgeons now use to correct visual disturbances such as farsightedness, nearsightedness, and astigmatism. III. LASIK surgery is a major decision for any individual. After doing some research on the internet I discovered the risks and benefits that are associated with the procedure.
Body
I. What does LASIK stand for? a. LASIK stands for laser in situ keratomileusis, or in simpler terms, using a laser underneath a corneal flap to reshape the cornea. (MedicineNet.com, 2010)
II. What happens during LASIK surgery? b. During LASIK surgery a patient reclines under a surgical device called an excimer laser. c. First eye drops are administered to numb the eye, then an eyelid holder is placed between the eyelids to keep them open and prevent the patient from blinking. A suction ring placed on the eye lifts and flattens the cornea and helps keep the eye from moving. d. Once the cornea is flattened, a flap of corneal tissue is created using a microsurgical device. The corneal flap is lifted and folded back. Then the laser, preprogrammed with the patients with patient’s unique eye measurements, is centered above the eye. e. The surgeon checks