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The laser eye surgery is just one of the many methods of refractive eye surgery. This form of surgery is a surgical procedure to correct common eye disorders such as, short sightedness, long sightedness, and astigmatism which is a form of vision distortion. Although there are many methods to correct refractive eye disorders, laser eye surgery is the most advanced method available at the moment. It is also most popular surgery to correct refractive eye disorder in developed countries because of its precision and predictability. The FDA first approved the excimer laser eye surgery in 1995 for correcting mild to moderate short sightedness or myopia. The approval comes with a restriction that only surgeons trained in laser refractive surgery and in the calibration of such equipment can perform the surgeries. Recently, the laser eye surgery had also been approved for photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), and Keratomileusis (LASIK) surgical procedures. PRK is an outpatient eye surgical procedure done with local anesthetic eye drops. This form of eye surgery gently reshapes the cornea by removing microscopic amounts of tissue from the outer surface with a cool, computer controlled ultraviolet light. The beam of light is very precise and each pulse can remove 39 millionths of an inch of tissue in 12 billionths of a second. PRK method is clean, efficient and fast and takes only a few minutes to complete. Patients will usually recover within 1-3 days and be back at their daily routines. Studies conducted by the FDA showed that about 5 percent of patients continued the need to wear glasses after a PRK surgery and up to 15 percent needed glasses occasionally, such as when one is driving a car or playing golf. Also, many PRK patients experienced mild corneal haze following the surgery of which there is nothing to worry about as the symptoms are part of the post surgery healing process. Some patients are expected to experienced glare and halos around lights. Again there is no cause for alarm as the symptoms will disappear in due course. As a result of these studies the FDA along with the Federal Trade Commission issued a letter to the eye-care industry in 1996 to warn that unrealistic advertisment claims, such as “No more eyeglasses forever” and unsubstantiated claims about success rates could be misleading to potential PRK patients and may give rise to expensive medical legal suits. As with any surgery, patients are best advised to do some research and read up about the types surgery available over and above consultations with their surgeons. Chris Chew
I’m going to meet with several doctors in the coming weeks for consultations. I’m still compiling a list of questions to take with me. Can you guys help me add to my list? I just don’t want to forget to ask for any important information.
Throughout Los Angeles, lasik eye surgery is a fast growing procedure that more and more people are attempting. The rewards are quite outstanding. If it goes well, you may not have a need for using glasses or contact lenses again. There are some risks that are involved and that is something that needs to be carefully considered if you are to insure you are making the right decision. But, in Los Angeles, lasik eye surgery specialists have the skills and the training to help make sure that you get the help you need. First off, the training of a lasik eye surgeon is specific. There are actually several types of lasers that can be used in this procedure so your doctor will need to have specific training with the use of his or her types of laser mechanism. In addition, your doctor will need to have training that happens as a continuous thing. For example, every few years it may be important for them to secure the latest procedures and training techniques for this type of procedure. But, training is not everything. When you walk into a Los Angeles lasik eye surgery center, you want to know that the doctor that you’ll be talking to is skilled in providing the necessary care to you. You want to know that the lasik eye surgeon is able to provide you with the procedure at the highest quality level. To know that, you need to look at his experience, both good and bad, and weigh your decisions based on those facts. You can learn a lot about the surgeon that will be working on you. Look for reviews of the company on the web. Or, visit the website of the Better Business Bureau to see complaints that may have been filed against the. Even better is to look at the state’s medical board website where you’ll find information about your lasik eye surgery specialist. Frank Montes
I went through LASIK treatment 5 years ago, and I have perfect 20/20 vision after the surgery. I was really happy about the result. But lately I start to feel that my vision is getting worse rapidly. And I couldn’t find any information regard the long term effect of LASIK online. I’d really appreciate any information, personal experience or professional suggestion. I want to get as much information before I get back to the clinic where I get my surgery for a check up. Thank you!
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Who would you recommend for LASIK in New York? Are certain LASIK doctors better than others? Is LASIK safe in New York City? Are there other cities beside New York that might be better for LASIK? I have visited websites, such as www.knowlasik.com, and found some information. Are there other web sites people would recommend? The fda web site is also very good for information regarding lasik eye surgery in New York. Check it out. Good luck on your lasik surgery in New York. I wish you the best of luck.
I’m doing a school project about eyes surgery : if we can dispose of glasses . What is the difference between laser and lasik … pl give me any information possible… if u can give it in french it will be great … English is fine… t10x Write LASIK into Google…you will have lots and lots of info about how it is done there.
If you are considering LASIK eye surgery, simply being optimistic about the results does not make the possible complications disappear. However, there are very real complications, and to be an informed consumer, you must be an informed patient. Trusted Authority For Information This kind of laser eye surgery has helped hundreds of thousands of people, but what the doctors gloss over are the percentage of patients who experience complications. Patients may lose ability to see in low-contrast situations (such as at night or in the fog), may be over- or under-treated, may develop dry eye syndrome, the results may diminish over time, and a small percentage of patients lose partial or full vision. Because this is a new technology (the first laser eye surgery procedure was approved in 1998), the long term effectiveness of LASIK is not known, and many doctors do not have adequate training in the machinery. Before making the decision to go through with eye surgery, you should research and understand the problems that can occur and the procedure. There are many ways to do this, including going on-line or calling your doctor. Records of bad LASIK eye surgery and studies of surgical vision correction are easily available and may help you to make the decision. Consulting a doctor may also be useful, but also be aware that some doctors are interested only in the money they receive. If you want more reliable, more unbiased, sources speak with relatives and friends that have undergone this kind of eye surgery. People you know will be happy to share with you both the problems and the successes. What Can Go Wrong? The consequences of a bad LASIK eye surgery can be very serious, devastating, and difficult to live with. One of the most serious consequences is the complete loss of eye sight. One wrong move made by the doctor and or faulty equipment can leave you with worse vision than when you arrived at the doctor’s office. Also, infection or other post-operative complications can lead to loss of eye sight. Change in shape of the cornea is another serious complication that can occur which has implications on receiving and wearing contact lenses. If after the surgery the cornea is oddly shaped, you may have problems finding contacts that will fit. If this happens, special contacts, which will much more expensive than the average lens, would be required. A bad LASIK eye surgery can also result in constant burning and irritation, which may be treated with eye drops. However, if your doctor does not thoroughly explain the risks involved, find a new doctor! Even if this type of eye surgery is widely used, and–if successful–can be beneficial, there is no guarantee you will not have a bad LASIK eye surgery experience, and the effects can be devastating and life-long. Jill Brennan
I’m 17 years old, I’ve had glasses for about 6 years now, I’ve tried contacts, and they weren’t comfortable at all. I’m thinking about getting Lasik Eye Surgery, and the things I do know are: - the feeling of burning of the eye with the drops (i think) Although, I’ve also heard that it is the best thing. I just want to know if it’s worth it, I’m trying to find a really good place to get information and actually have it done, but I want to know some basics first. it is expensive, and there will be several tests that have to be run in order to determine what they will use -PRK vs- LASIK. My costs for doing the surgery didn’t include costs of drugs I would need (a muscle relaxant and vicodin – which was used for discomfort not for pain, i had no pain!) But the results for LASIK are immediate. Its blurry at first, but by the next day, its incredible! I had a follow up appt and was able tod rive myself to it! Do some research for dr’s in your area, get free consults, and get a doctor you feel you can trust! |
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Dr. Edward Rashid in San Antonio performs the latest LASIK laser vision correction surgery on the eyes of popular San Antonio weather expert, Jennifer Broome of WOAI TV.