Our eyes are one of the sensory organs in our body, it is equipped with one safety feature to keep the eyes safe from any external harm. We are talking about the blinking process of the eyelashes.
Blinking is a natural activity in the human body. Whenever any dust particle or water drop tries to hit the eyes are our eyelashes move down and restrict the entry.
Our brain works as a CPU where our eyes transfer the image to our brain and the brain give the signal to the eyelashes to close the entrance.

This process happens in milliseconds.

The average human blink speed is a tenth of a second which is 100 milliseconds. Sometimes, depends on the situation it can reach up to 400 milliseconds.

When we come to the LASIK eye procedure It’s a very common question about blinking during LASIK eye procedure.

Some spontaneous movement, not an issue, the surgeon gives you the break during the eye procedure.

The design of the LASIK eye procedure developed after keeping all the possible factors in mind with the 100% solution.

During the LASIK eye procedure, our expert holds the eye as long they need. LASIK system automatically tracks the movement of the eye. Before starting the eye procedure, your eye will get the anesthetic drops. It makes the eye numb and feels more comfortable.

Another purpose of the eye drop is to keep you relax and restrict any sensation or pain. The only thing is a person will experience is slight pressure due to a suction cup.

The advanced LASIK technology used at Columbus Eye Vision with adding three-dimensional mapping system which tracks eye movement and makes the eye procedure very precisely.

Eye-tracking systems track the eye position by clicking the eye more than 1000 times a second and simultaneously computing the photos to identify its position. In case if the eye is not in the correct position LASIK system will wait for the correct position of the eye.

Movement outside the safe automatically stops the procedure to avoid any harm.

During the eye procedure, you can ask an expert to stop pause it for a few minutes in case if you have sneezing, cough or any movement required.

To complete your eye procedure fast and smoothly. You need to see straight towards the light and keep the head in a still position. After the completion of the eye procedure, most of the patience praised that it was easier and comfortable.

Thus, it concludes that the LASIK eye procedure is safe if you are blinking, coughing, or sneezing. LASIK beam tracks the movement and allows it to do.

To get more information or any doubts if you have apart from the above, you can book an appointment over the phone and visit at our Columbus LASIK vision. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions.

We assure you our expert will guide you and will provide the complete information.