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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

Excimer Laser Procedures (LASIK, PRK, PARK)

admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:47:31 +0000

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.

Read the full article “Excimer Laser Procedures (LASIK, PRK, PARK)” at EyeInfo.com

Do’s and don’ts after LASIK surgery…

admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 04:31:03 +0000

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.

Read the full article “Do’s and don’ts after LASIK surgery…” at EyeInfo.com

IntraLase, the new wonder treatment…

admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:14:17 +0000

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.

Read the full article “IntraLase, the new wonder treatment…” 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

The Excimer Laser…

admin — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:46:52 +0000

There are several types of Excimer Lasers used for Lasik surgery in various eye institutes. As you will have discovered the Excimer is the laser which treats the eye surface after the corneal flap has been created.

In conventional Lasik surgery, the flap is created using a piece of equipment called a microkeratome, but it is the Excimer Laser which actually treats the eye surface ablating corneal tissue.

Read the full article “The Excimer Laser” at EyeInfo.com

Blade vs. Bladeless LASIK

admin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:08:23 +0000

In the past, as a potential LASIK eye patient, you had less to think about when trying to choose the best laser eyes surgery for your needs.

However, in recent years, ‘bladeless’ surgery, using a further laser instead of a cutting device, has become more popular.

The information regarding both of these options is not conclusive, so it can be a good idea to inform yourself independently about the differences and pros and cons, of the two procedures.

Read the full article “Blade vs. Bladeless LASIK – What You Need to Know” at EyeInfo.com

Pros and Cons of the LASIK Procedure…

admin — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:49:03 +0000

LASIK has very high success rates among people of all prescriptions, whether you are affected by myopia (commonly known as near sightedness or short sightedness), or hyperopia (commonly known as long sightedness or far sightedness).

The outcome of your custom LASIK procedure will depend upon the severity of your hyperopia or myopia, however, even in cases where 20/20 vision is unlikely due to the strength of your current position, the procedure can result in you needing

Read the full article “Benefits and Drawbacks of the LASIK Procedure” at EyeInfo.com

Exploring LASIK laser eye treatments…

admin — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:57:00 +0000

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…….

Read the full article “Exploring LASIK Laser Eye Treatment” at EyeInfo.com