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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.

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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 …..

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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.

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Risks of laser eye surgery…..

admin — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:17:52 +0000

With any surgical procedure there is an element of risk, however, to try to reduce the risks involved with vision surgery, it is imperative you research not only your particular eye problem(s), but also the types of treatment available, as well as the eye surgeons capable of performing such procedures, the types of laser equipment being utilised, and the clinic where you anticipate your vision surgery.

It is vital you are completely aware of and understand the implications of the error in your vision as laser treatments and procedures do vary according to which condition they are treating. To minimise the risk, visit at least two clinics before you make a decision as to where to opt for your vision surgery to be carried out. Ensure that the eye surgeons you choose are reputable, qualified, have access to all of the latest equipment and that they will be available in case there are post-operative complications.

Read the full article “Common Eye Conditions Explored” at EyeInfo.com

Can Laser Surgery Deal With Cataracts

admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:19:14 +0000

A cataract is caused when the lens at the front of your eye becomes clouded due to natural proteins in the eye.

This disrupts the light entering the eye, causing blurred vision, which needs to be removed using cataract surgery.

Such cataract surgery will remove the cloudy natural lens from your eye and replace it with an artificial lens, which, while sounding like a serious operation, is actually carried out on 40% of the over 75 population and should be quick and painless….

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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…

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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.

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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.

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What to expect during laser eye surgery…

admin — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:43:51 +0000

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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