Excimer Laser Procedures (LASIK, PRK, PARK)

 

 If you are considering laser eye correction, it can help if you have a basic understanding of the technical procedures involved in the surgery, as this can help to best inform your decision by giving you a clear understanding about exactly what the surgeons will be doing to your eyes.

For the same reason, it can also help you feel more relaxed about the procedure, avoiding anything unexpected once you’re actually going ahead.

 

 

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Wavefront LASIK laser eye surgery…

Wavefront is another form of laser treatment, which goes a little further than conventional laser eye surgery.

Conventional laser eye surgery treats the area based on the patient’s optical prescription and treatment is in the form of a pattern programmed into the system by the surgeon, but it can leave the patient with some night vision problems such as glare and halos…

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Reduce the risks of bad LASIK surgery…

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.

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Laser eye surgery, is it right for you?…

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.

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IntraLase, the new wonder treatment…

IntraLase gained FDA approval in the USA in 2001, and many improvements to this procedure have been made since then.

IntraLase really is laser-only eye surgery, as it employs two lasers to perform surgery, and does not utilise a microkeratome to create the corneal flap.

Having made the decision to undergo treatment, it is vital that you carry out lots of research, not just into your existing eye condition, but into the various procedures and the sort of facilities available.

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Tips on finding a good laser eye surgeon…

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.

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Do’s and don’ts after LASIK surgery…

On the day of your LASIK eye surgery, you should aim to simply rest as much as possible. You should avoid touching, poking or rubbing the eye, although your LASIK surgeon may give you cotton wool to very, very gently dab the eye with if you experience discomfort.

A significant amount of issues arising after LASIK eye surgery come from patients who have rubbed their eyes afterwards.

Even though the flap created as part of the LASIK eye surgery procedure will begin healing immediately, you should avoid any kind of strenuous activity in the weeks following your surgery.

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What to expect during laser eye surgery…

 You have carried out your laser eye surgery research, chosen your ophthalmology surgeon, your eyes have been examined thoroughly by him/her and you have had a detailed discussion with the surgeon regarding your eye correction surgery, your general health, and any medication you take.
 
 On the day of your eye correction surgery, it is imperative that you do not use any creams, make-up or lotions as the eye area must be scrupulously clean.
 
Some surgeons will supply a special soap and gentle brush asking you to scrub the eyelids and surrounding area prior to your …..

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Exploring LASIK laser eye treatments…

Before you decide to undergo a Lasik laser eye treatment procedure, it is important that you explore the different forms of treatment that are available, as well as thoroughly researching the available clinics and the capabilities of eye surgeons.
 
Lasik plus is a procedure which utilises a highly specialised laser known as an excimer laser that treats the actual cornea beneath the corneal flap created by your specialist surgeon at the beginning of the lasik…….

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It is surgery, you know…

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……

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