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Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Does Lasik Eye Surgery Work?

Posted by patrick

By Brian Gordon

Lasik eye surgery looked like the answer to eyeglasses and contact lenses. Heavily advertised in the late 90s and early 2000s, it looked like glasses and contacts were going to fall to the wayside as patient after patient signed up.

In its infancy Lasik eye surgery developed a reputation for being a gamble. It seemed to significantly improve vision for some and cause serious problems for others. However, technology has continued to develop higher quality lasers and a broader range of knowledge.

In order to really understand whether the procedure is right for you, an evaluation by a qualified Lasik eye doctor is necessary. There are certain eye health requirements that you must meet before having the procedure done.

When you go in to the Lasik eye center for your procedure you can expect to be given a local anesthetic, and often a sedative to help keep you calm. Most patients are a little nervous.

Cornea shape determines your ability to see well. When your vision blurs and you develop nearsighted or farsighted issues, it means that your cornea is not refracting light inside the eye effectively and glasses or contacts are required to correct the vision.

Ablatement is the technical term used to describe the removal of corneal tissue that will ultimately create better vision. In order to surgically improve your vision, the corneal tissue must be reshaped to refract light more effectively.

A good Lasik eye center can help you decide on your physician if you don't already have one. Check out your potential Lasik eye doctor's reputation and ask as many questions as you want. Exploring the potential fully is the only way to be sure that you have all the facts before you make your decision.

The laser procedure of today is far better than the original laser used in the early procedures. It is nearly common knowledge for laypeople that those with dry eye must have their dry eye treated well in preparation for the surgery and may not be a successful candidate.

Lasik eye surgery is still surgery. It is better if you can relax at home for a few days. Your vision will improve, but you will need to give it a full 7 to 10 days before doing any physical exercise or lifting heavy object. The blood vessels in the eyes need to remain as calm as possible in order for proper healing to take place.

The procedure itself does not hurt. You are not put under general anesthesia, but you feel nothing with a local. You can not see the cornea being reshaped or any other part of the procedure. You might notice an interesting aroma, which is nothing more than the necessary removal of tissue from the eye.

Lasik eye surgery has offered many people freedom from glasses and contact lenses. Overall, the surgery costs less than the accumulative need for eye appointments and eyeglass or contact prescription adjustments. For real vision correction, Lasik works for just about everyone.

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