Common Lasik Questions: Below are a number of commonly asked Lasik questions that potential Lasik patients want to know.
What are the odds of eliminating the need for glasses after Lasik surgery?
Does Lasik Surgery hurt?
Can you go blind from Lasik Surgery?
What are the long term results / problems of Lasik surgeries?
What are the other laser eye surgery options and which one is best for me?
What is the best way to prepare myself for a Lasik surgery?
Will I be able to see antything during the Lasik procedure?
What if I move during the Lasik operation?
A small laser "cut" is made at the top surface of the eye in the Lasik Eye Surgery
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If Lasik surgery doesn't completely correct your vision can you have another procedure to perfect it?
What are the most common negative side effects of Lasik surgery?
What are the odds of eliminating the need for glasses after Lasik surgery? A round about estimation of all people who will have 20/20 vision after Lasik surgery are about 70% of all patients, so odds are pretty good that you will not need glasses after having Lasik surgery.
Does lasik Surgery hurt? There is very little pain during the Lasik surgery and some discomfort the next couple of days after the surgery.
Can you go blind from Lasik Surgery? It is possible to go blind after Lasik surgery but it is very rare. Usually the worst case scenario is extreme hazing, eye infection, or a problem with the flap healing irregular. This are all fairly rare as well and sometimes can be fixed with even more extensive surgery such as corneal transplants.
What are the long term results / problems of Lasik surgeries? There is not a great deal of significant data to determine what the long term results will be in regards to Lasik surgeries being performed today. So far there has been little adverse data showing long term problems but Lasik is still a very recent surgical process so there is not enough empirical data to know conclusively.
What is the best way to prepare myself for a Lasik surgery? Good eye health is important for the healing process. be sure to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables for the month leading up to the Lasik surgery. Take vitamin supplements such as lutin and bilberry to strengthen eyes. Avoid any eye strain after the Lasik surgery and try to minimize eye strain before the surgery.
Will I be able to see anything during the Lasik procedure? Yes, you will see the blinking light of the laser.
What if I move during the Lasik operation? If you have to move your Lasik doctor can pause the laser and then resume when you are ready. It is best if you can stay very still.
What If I blink during the Lasik operation? Your eye will be held open by a tool called a speculum.
Will eyes have scars after the Lasik surgery? yes, your eyes will have microscopic scars from the laser.
If Lasik surgery doesn't completely correct your vision can you have another procedure to perfect it? Yes and no, if you have undercorrected vision with nearsightedness remaining then you can have another Lasik follow-up surgery to correct it. If you have overcorrected vision resulting in farsightedness then there are very few options to correct it other than contact lenses or glasses.
What are the most common negative side effects of lasik surgery? Overcorrected vision, halos, glares. Sometimes these sideffects are corrected and or resolve themselves over time but other times they are not.
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