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Aftercare following laser eye surgery….

admin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:15:10 +0000

To ensure that eye laser treatment achieves the best results, it is absolutely critical to maintain a continuous aftercare program for at least two months subsequent to surgery. Thankfully, the aftercare program does not involve any expensive medication or complicated procedures – it is based on common sense and a respect for the exceptionally sensitive eye area for around two to three months after eyes surgery.

There are two separate types of eye laser treatment, each of which requires slightly different types of aftercare.

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Laser eye surgery, is it right for you?…

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:45:17 +0000

Whether or not laser or epi-lasik eye surgery is right for you depends on several factors. You must be an adult, preferably over 21. This is because your eyesight could still be changing but it usually settles around the early/mid twenties.

Mature candidates need to listen to the surgeon’s opinion in view of things such as cataracts. Your eyes must be healthy.

Conditions such as dry eye symptom may affect your chances of being able to have laser vision treatment, although in some instances, dry eyes can be treated prior to surgery.

Read the full article “Laser eye surgery, is it right for you?…” at EyeInfo.com

The LASIK seminar survival kit…

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:22:55 +0000

The LASIK seminar is an excellent way to obtain basic information about laser refractive surgery in an open, comfortable fashion. It is often held near the Excimer laser itself and a tour of the surgical facilities may be provided. Video presentations help to clarify the nature, benefits and risks of LASIK surgery. Attendees are encouraged to provide the seminar leader with their own glasses or contact lens prescriptions to help determine eligibility for surgery and a general view toward the end result.

So, what’s wrong with going to a seminar? Nothing. Like I said, it’s a good way to ‘obtain basic information.’ But you have to keep a few …..

Read the full article “The LASIK seminar survival kit” at EyeInfo.com

Reduce the risks of bad LASIK surgery…

admin — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:16:00 +0000

If you are thinking about Lasik vision correction surgery but are concerned about the risks, you must understand that any surgical procedure, not just eye surgery, carries an amount of risk.

However the laser eye correction procedures performed today are much safer than when this form of treatment was first introduced. It is extremely rare for complications to occur involving the loss of sight, and minor complications can be resolved with additional procedures or medical treatment.

Of course, it would be extremely helpful if you knew a friend or relative who has had this treatment and can recommend their surgeon. However, if this is not the case, take your time researching laser surgery, the advantages as well as the disadvantages. The first step to take to endeavour to reduce the risk of having bad Lasik vision correction surgery is to thoroughly research each aspect of the project. Know and understand your eye problem.

Read the full article “How to reduce the risk of bad LASIK surgery…” at EyeInfo.com

It is surgery, you know…

admin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:01:40 +0000

It’s time to stop being vague about things. Don’t be caught in the rush of excitement and enthusiasm that so clearly beckons to you without glasses or contact lenses. It’s a long road to get there and maybe you shouldn’t even try. Refractive surgery is not for everyone who happens to be stricken with a current need for plastic lenses.

Sure, excimer laser surgery works. It works very, very well. But, it does have its complications and one of them is the lack of a guarantee of success. It is predictable but it is not perfect.
Everything is couched in percentages, i.e., chance of 20/20, chance of 20/40, chance of significant……

Read the full article “It is surgery, you know…” at EyeInfo.com

Preparing for Laser Eye Surgery…

admin — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:12:41 +0000

Preparations for your laser eye surgery begin with thorough research of your eye irregularities.

It will help you if you understand each aspect of them, the procedures that are available to treat these problems, the clinics which provide this type of surgery, and most importantly the surgeon or eye doctor you wish to look after your eyes for you during your eye treatment…

Read the full article “Preparing for Laser Eye Surgery” at EyeInfo.com

Benefits Of Laser Eye Surgery…

admin — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:10:24 +0000

If you are one of the millions of people who currently have the hassle of wearing glasses or contact lenses, it is likely you have thought about laser vision correction before.

Many of the advantages of having refractive surgery are clear to see, even to those who are not considering the procedure.

First of all, you get the opportunity to enjoy the convenience of not needing to wear your glasses in day to day activities, which will obviously depend on how strong your prescription is.

Read the full article “Benefits Of Laser Eye Surgery” at EyeInfo.com

Tips on finding a good laser eye surgeon…

admin — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 08:58:25 +0000

You have decided that glasses/contact lenses are no longer for you and you intend to have vision correction surgery. What a pleasure it will be to look into a mirror without your glasses.

Now you have made your decision regarding vision correction surgery, you need to find a suitably qualified eye doctor.

If you want to buy a new pair of shoes or a dress you don’t purchase them from the first boutique do you?

You shop around, and this principle applies to not only vision correction surgery but any kind of cosmetic surgical procedure.

Read the full article “Tips on finding a good laser eye surgeon…” at EyeInfo.com