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Patients may experience slight discomfort or blurred vision for the first few hours
after surgery. most patients receive a sedative prior to surgery. There for ,you
cannot drive home after having LASIK.
Topical anesthetic (eye drops)are used to numb the eye.patients may be given a small amount of oral sedative to help them relax.
The procedure is almost painless,and is performed after localized numbing drops have been placed in the eye.there may be mild discomfort for one day following surgery,as the eye goes through the heling process.
Comeal healing starts immediately following LASIK. there will be continues healing for a total of six to eight weeks.
It depends on your occupation.certain jobs that require intense clarity of vision may be difficult to perform for one or to days.most patients can return to work the next day,assuming their vision is adequate for their job.
You can resume most normal activities immediately after surgery. However,for at least two weeks you will need to avoid activities that would cause perspiration to run into the eyes. after having LASIK, it is vital to wear safety glassesm while playing contact sports for at least one month after LASIK. Activities such as contact sports or swimming will need to be avoided for several weeks. consult with your doctor about limitations after LASIK.
LASIK is an acronym for Laser Assisted in situ Keratomileusis.This procedure uses a laser to reshape the comea without invading the adjacent cell layers.In situ is Greek for "in the natural or normal place."Kerato is the Greek word for comea and mileusis means "to shape."
LASIK has been performed internationally for about 18 years. it was first performed in clinical, trials in the U.S. in 1991.It is essential to point out the major historicall, components of the history of this procedure. Ophthalmologists have been reshaping the cornea for ever 50 years,creating a protective layer of tissue for ever 35 years, and using the excimer laser since the 1980s.
LASIK combines the precision of the excimer laser in PRK(photorefractive Keratectomy) and in Lamellar surgery(flap formation).
LASIK can benefit a great number of people with myopia(nearsightedness), some hyperopia(farsightedness) and astigmatism.
No. LASIK has been performed outside of the united states for approximately 18 years, and in U.S. clinical trials with excellent result since 1991.It is the most commonly performed refractive procedure in the united states. long-term studies indicate that LASIK is safe and effective.
Retearment may be a possible solution to vision changes later in life .However, this is unlikely to occur.
The whole procedure takes about 7 to 10 minutes for both eyes.
You will regain functional vision within 24 hours after LASIK. full recovery is progressive over a period of a few weeks.
Most patients who have LASIK do not wear glasses for their daily activities .However, patients may need to wear reading glasses if they are over the age of 40.This is caused by the normal aging of the eye, known as presbyopia. By the early 40?s,the eye starts to lose its ability to focus on objects close at hand.
Like with any surgical procedure, complications can happen. The incidence and severity is significantly lower with LASIK than with any other refractive procedure. Of all refractive surgeries that have been available, LASIK is the most reliable, predictable and stable procedure. This rendered LASIK to be the most commonly performed refractive procedure in the United States and worldwide.
A large percentage of nearsighted, farsighted and astigmatic patients are potential candidates for LASIK .patients who are 18 or older, have healthy eyes which are free retinal problems, corneal scars and any eye disease are suitable for the LASIK procedure .After a consultation, the doctor will determine if you are a good candidate and will explain your best correctable visual acuity
This depends on your best correctable visual acuity.Most pateint achieve their visual acuity is not achieved,an enhancement procedure is usually performed within three months of the initial procedure .
In most cases, both eyes will be corrected at the same time .It is up to the patient and doctor if they decide otherwise .
Soft contacts must be out three to five days prior to the consultation.Hard contacts must be out for at least two weeks prior to the consultation.
Soft contacts must be out at least five days prior to surgery. Hard contacts must be removed three weeks before having LASIK .
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