Wednesday, September 9, 2009

What Is Lasik Eye Surgery Like?

By Brian Gordon

Lasik eye surgery looked like the answer to eyeglasses and contact lenses. Heavily advertised in the late 90s and early 2000s, it looked like glasses and contacts were going to fall to the wayside as patient after patient signed up.

We stopped hearing about Lasik eyes surgery quite so much several years ago, and many people wonder if it is because it doesn't work. Of course, that is just a mere assumption and there isn't evidence to back up those rumors. Finding out whether or not it works for you depends on your circumstances.

Most Lasik eye doctors will thoroughly explain the procedures and the risks that you will be facing. A surgeon with good skills and a strong reputation is pertinent to your results. Your initial eye health is also considered before making the final decision.

When you go in to the Lasik eye center for your procedure you can expect to be given a local anesthetic, and often a sedative to help keep you calm. Most patients are a little nervous.

Cornea shape determines your ability to see well. When your vision blurs and you develop nearsighted or farsighted issues, it means that your cornea is not refracting light inside the eye effectively and glasses or contacts are required to correct the vision.

Lasik eye surgery is the process of correcting the shape of the cornea in order to improve vision. You might experience perfect vision afterward with minimal discomfort. Very few patients feel more than a mild disturbance during or after the process.

When Lasik surgical procedures first came out, the public ended hearing horror stories about the potential problems from the surgery. The rate of successful procedures far outweighs the potential for any kind of eye damage.

The laser procedure of today is far better than the original laser used in the early procedures. It is nearly common knowledge for laypeople that those with dry eye must have their dry eye treated well in preparation for the surgery and may not be a successful candidate.

With new and improved lasers and the knowledge to accurately inform the public, Lasik eye centers are turning out near perfect success stories time and again. Most people regain their 20/20 vision. This is not a guarantee, but a small percentage of patients attain 20/40 vision. At 20/40 vision it is legal to drive without corrective lenses.

Dry eye syndrome can increase following the procedure, so Lasik eye surgery may or may not work well for these patients. Patients that have astigmatism are now able to be effectively helped through the process.

As you develop clear vision, you will experience a whole new sense of freedom. It's uncomfortable to sack out on the sofa and watch a movie and contacts can be a chronic irritation. The corrective procedure known as Lasik is still the answer to permanent vision correction.

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