Tips and Tricks about Eye surgery by David C Skul
Eye surgery is one of the most efficient methods of vision correction. The patients can choose between three methods and I am going to present you the advantages and disadvantages of all these types of eye surgeries: lasik eye surgery, implants and intacs.
Lasik Eye Surgery Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, or the Lasik eye surgery is the most well known surgical way of correcting vision. The lasik eye surgery permanently corrects vision by removing a thin layer of the cornea. The lasik eye surgery is indicated for the patients with moderate to high degrees of myopia, low to moderate degrees of hyperopia and astigmatism associated with myopia, and who have thick corneas.
The lasik eye surgery involves a few risks the have to be taken into consideration. There is a small chance of losing vision, which usually occurs if patients had a pre-existing condition which should have averted the eye surgery in the first place, such as cataracts, diabetes, pregnancy, glaucoma, lupus or arthritis. Also, the lasik eye surgery is not recommended for persons with large pupils. Dry eye syndrome will be worsen by the lasik eye surgery. There were signalized a few side effects of the lasik eye surgery. There were patients who complained that they see "ghosts" images, have confused vision, bad night vision and reduced contrasts. The improvements in the lasik eye surgery have decreased the rate of post-operative complaints at less than 1%. Anyway, if any problems appear after the lasik eye surgery, they can frequently be resolved by a re treatment.
Intacs
Intacs are not as well known as lasik eye surgery but they can correct vision in persons with mild to moderate myopia without involving the risk of permanent eye damage. Intacs are semi-circular disks implanted in the cornea which stretch it to assume a flatter shape. If the patient who chooses this kind of eye surgery has an unexpected over- or under-correction, the implant can be removed and replaced by a proper one. This type of eye surgery is inappropriate for grave myopia and more than minor astigmatism(1.00 diopters).
Implants Intraocular lens implants (IOL) are a new type of eye surgery approved by the FDA in 2004 , which can correct moderate to severe myopia, and are appropriate only for patients who have 2.5 diopters or less of astigmatism. Through this type of eye surgery an artificial lens is inserted in front of the natural lens. The main secondary effect of this eye surgery is the constant loss of endothelial cells of 1.8 % a year in the corneas of patients who received the implants. Some severe complications of this type of eye surgery were: retinal detachment (0.6%), cataract development (0.6 %), and corneal swelling (0.4%). Even if the implant can be removed, vision may not always return to what it was prior getting the lens.
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Friday, June 30, 2006
Saturday, June 17, 2006
The Difference Blade And Bladeless
Patients considering LASIK eye surgery may come across medical jargon, such as "blade" and "bladeless" LASIK. To a layman, such terms might appear overwhelming. However, as a patient you must know the difference between the two surgery types, and the rewards and risks associated with each.
Traditional LASIK makes use of a microkeratome to cut a thin hinged flap in the cornea. The flap is then folded back to reveal the stroma - the middle layer of the cornea. A high precision laser, called the excimer laser, is used to reshape the corneal surface so as to correct any refractive error. The flap is then repositioned to act as a natural bandage. Since the microkeratome used to create a flap is in fact a surgical blade, the procedure is also known as blade, the procedure is also known as blade LASIK.
A more recent innovation, introduced in 1999, makes use of a high energy laser (IntraLase or femtosecond laser) to create a flap during surgery. As opposed to traditional LASIK, IntraLase does not employ a surgical blade, and hence the procedure is often marketed as "bladeless" or "all laser" LASIK. The term itself has raged a debate among eye surgeons, as to whether it should be used in IntraLase advertisements or not. Several surgeons assert that the term "bladeless" implies that traditional LASIK, which makes use of a surgical blade (microkeratome), is a scarier proposition, when in fact it's not. The creation of the flap is an important part of the laser eye surgery procedure. It's true that flap predictability is better with a laser flap, that is, with bladeless LASIK.
Moreover, there is a reduced possibility of flap complications, such as partial flaps, flap dislocation, free flaps etc.
However, an expert surgeon wielding a contemporary microkeratomecan very well match the finesse of bladeless LASIK. Although the chances are rare, there is an issue of transient light sensitivity as well - a unique risk associated with bladeless LASIK.
Moreover, the bladeless LASIK procedure costs an extra $300 per eye, when compared with traditional LASIK. All said and done, LASIK itself is one of the safest refractive surgery procedure.
Whether it's blade or bladeless, it largely depends on the eye surgeon of your choice. If the surgeon has loads of experience carrying out microkeratome procedures, it's better to have it that way. If otherwise, you may go in for the relatively new bladeless LASIK surgery.
Nicola Kennedy publishes articles and reports and provides news and views about blade and bladeless LASIK at Your Lasik Information.
Traditional LASIK makes use of a microkeratome to cut a thin hinged flap in the cornea. The flap is then folded back to reveal the stroma - the middle layer of the cornea. A high precision laser, called the excimer laser, is used to reshape the corneal surface so as to correct any refractive error. The flap is then repositioned to act as a natural bandage. Since the microkeratome used to create a flap is in fact a surgical blade, the procedure is also known as blade, the procedure is also known as blade LASIK.
A more recent innovation, introduced in 1999, makes use of a high energy laser (IntraLase or femtosecond laser) to create a flap during surgery. As opposed to traditional LASIK, IntraLase does not employ a surgical blade, and hence the procedure is often marketed as "bladeless" or "all laser" LASIK. The term itself has raged a debate among eye surgeons, as to whether it should be used in IntraLase advertisements or not. Several surgeons assert that the term "bladeless" implies that traditional LASIK, which makes use of a surgical blade (microkeratome), is a scarier proposition, when in fact it's not. The creation of the flap is an important part of the laser eye surgery procedure. It's true that flap predictability is better with a laser flap, that is, with bladeless LASIK.
Moreover, there is a reduced possibility of flap complications, such as partial flaps, flap dislocation, free flaps etc.
However, an expert surgeon wielding a contemporary microkeratomecan very well match the finesse of bladeless LASIK. Although the chances are rare, there is an issue of transient light sensitivity as well - a unique risk associated with bladeless LASIK.
Moreover, the bladeless LASIK procedure costs an extra $300 per eye, when compared with traditional LASIK. All said and done, LASIK itself is one of the safest refractive surgery procedure.
Whether it's blade or bladeless, it largely depends on the eye surgeon of your choice. If the surgeon has loads of experience carrying out microkeratome procedures, it's better to have it that way. If otherwise, you may go in for the relatively new bladeless LASIK surgery.
Nicola Kennedy publishes articles and reports and provides news and views about blade and bladeless LASIK at Your Lasik Information.
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Tips LASIK Procedures
7 Tips About LASIK Procedures by John Mancini
For many people wearing glasses is a signal that you are somehow different from everyone else. The other kids at school drill this into your head as child. Therefore, when the chance to get rid of glasses forever was introduced, the surgery, known as the LASIK procedure was embraced with open arms. Unfortunately, the price of the surgery kept it out of reach for some people. Thankfully, the price is going down and interest is being renewed.
1- Before jumping into a LASIK procedure, it is important to know what to expect and how to pick the doctor who will perform the surgery for you. When you visit you eye care professional to discuss if this option is right for you, there will be some tests that need to be completed. These tests will let the doctor know if you are a candidate for the LASIK procedure and, if you are, how much tissue needs to be removed from your cornea to improve your vision.
2- When you enter the room where your procedure will take place you will see a recliner type chair. This is where you will be sitting for the surgery, so get comfortable. There will also be a large machine, with which the surgeon will perform the surgery. This machine might look clumsy, but it is a precision piece of equipment.
3- The first thing that will happen is your eye will get a washed out with a numbing solution. The lid will then be held in an open position with special clamps to prevent blinking. Once the numbing solution has started to work, the surgeon will use the machines magnifying lens and a scalpel to cut a flap-like incision in the cornea.
4- The incision will allow the laser access to the tissues below the cornea that need to be removed. The tests that were performed during your initial visit to the eye doctor determined how much of this tissue was to be removed. The machine that is in the room houses the laser and is attached to a computer.
5- The laser works based on pulses, when enough tissue is removed, the computer tells the laser to shut off. The surgeon then closes the flap of the cornea. That's it; your LASIK procedure is complete!
6- The surgeon does not use any sutures to close the incision on the cornea, instead a patch will be placed over the eye for protection during the healing process. You will end up looking like a pirate, but the patch will protect the cornea from the scratches and bumps of everyday life.
7- Most LASIK procedure patients return to work with in a couple of days and to normal everyday activities gradually over a couple of weeks. Be prepared to have blurry vision and sensitivity to light. These will both pass, and sensitivity to light. These will both pass, and your vision will be as clear as it was with glasses or better.
About the Author
John Mancini has been writing about Menopause online and offline for a long time. Visit http://about-menopause.net.
For many people wearing glasses is a signal that you are somehow different from everyone else. The other kids at school drill this into your head as child. Therefore, when the chance to get rid of glasses forever was introduced, the surgery, known as the LASIK procedure was embraced with open arms. Unfortunately, the price of the surgery kept it out of reach for some people. Thankfully, the price is going down and interest is being renewed.
1- Before jumping into a LASIK procedure, it is important to know what to expect and how to pick the doctor who will perform the surgery for you. When you visit you eye care professional to discuss if this option is right for you, there will be some tests that need to be completed. These tests will let the doctor know if you are a candidate for the LASIK procedure and, if you are, how much tissue needs to be removed from your cornea to improve your vision.
2- When you enter the room where your procedure will take place you will see a recliner type chair. This is where you will be sitting for the surgery, so get comfortable. There will also be a large machine, with which the surgeon will perform the surgery. This machine might look clumsy, but it is a precision piece of equipment.
3- The first thing that will happen is your eye will get a washed out with a numbing solution. The lid will then be held in an open position with special clamps to prevent blinking. Once the numbing solution has started to work, the surgeon will use the machines magnifying lens and a scalpel to cut a flap-like incision in the cornea.
4- The incision will allow the laser access to the tissues below the cornea that need to be removed. The tests that were performed during your initial visit to the eye doctor determined how much of this tissue was to be removed. The machine that is in the room houses the laser and is attached to a computer.
5- The laser works based on pulses, when enough tissue is removed, the computer tells the laser to shut off. The surgeon then closes the flap of the cornea. That's it; your LASIK procedure is complete!
6- The surgeon does not use any sutures to close the incision on the cornea, instead a patch will be placed over the eye for protection during the healing process. You will end up looking like a pirate, but the patch will protect the cornea from the scratches and bumps of everyday life.
7- Most LASIK procedure patients return to work with in a couple of days and to normal everyday activities gradually over a couple of weeks. Be prepared to have blurry vision and sensitivity to light. These will both pass, and sensitivity to light. These will both pass, and your vision will be as clear as it was with glasses or better.
About the Author
John Mancini has been writing about Menopause online and offline for a long time. Visit http://about-menopause.net.
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Lasik eye Safe or Dangerous
LASIK Eye Surgery: Safe or Dangerous by Gage Killian
The question that goes through the mind of most every person considering LASIK eye correction surgery is whether or not it is safe. For those who don't know, LASIK or "Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis" is a type of vision correction surgery in which surgery is performed on the cornea of the eye using a laser.
Many who consider this surgery often have concerns of whether or not it is safe. Only through thoroughly understanding the procedure and the possible consequences can one make such a determination. LASIK surgery is most definitely not for everyone and knowing what makes you a good candidate can help you make that decision.
The first thing to remember is that LASIK surgery is a biological procedure and as with any biological procedure the human body may or may not accept it. This means that there is no one hundred percent surefire way to know that it will work or not. Needless to say, we as a society take these kinds of risks every day and may not even know it. For example, we drive to work every day and leave ourselves open to unsafe drivers yet we outweigh the dangers because it is important for us to get to work everyday to support ourselves.
Commonly, LASIK surgery is very successful. The amount of long term complications is less than half a percent. These odds are fairly great of a successful procedure compared to many other types of surgeries. The most common problems associated with LASIK surgery are as follows:
* Blurred Vision (temporary or long term)
* Loss of eyesight (or may be worse than before)
* Over correction or under correction
* Inability to drive at night due to night blindness
Most of the complications listed above may be treated with additional surgical procedures and are fairly uncommon for the most part. LASIK surgery on the other hand have given people eyesight with as good as 20 /20 vision and given people a chance to see without the help of contacts or glasses. Who seems to make a good candidate for LASIK are those who's vision have impaired them from normal day-to-day functions. This often justifies the reason for getting such a surgery. Many surgeons usually recommend these types of patients over the ones strictly wanting a type of cosmetic surgery in which they no longer have to wear glasses. Knowing this can help you decide whether or not the risks are greater than or less than the value of a successful LASIK procedure.
The question that goes through the mind of most every person considering LASIK eye correction surgery is whether or not it is safe. For those who don't know, LASIK or "Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis" is a type of vision correction surgery in which surgery is performed on the cornea of the eye using a laser.
Many who consider this surgery often have concerns of whether or not it is safe. Only through thoroughly understanding the procedure and the possible consequences can one make such a determination. LASIK surgery is most definitely not for everyone and knowing what makes you a good candidate can help you make that decision.
The first thing to remember is that LASIK surgery is a biological procedure and as with any biological procedure the human body may or may not accept it. This means that there is no one hundred percent surefire way to know that it will work or not. Needless to say, we as a society take these kinds of risks every day and may not even know it. For example, we drive to work every day and leave ourselves open to unsafe drivers yet we outweigh the dangers because it is important for us to get to work everyday to support ourselves.
Commonly, LASIK surgery is very successful. The amount of long term complications is less than half a percent. These odds are fairly great of a successful procedure compared to many other types of surgeries. The most common problems associated with LASIK surgery are as follows:
* Blurred Vision (temporary or long term)
* Loss of eyesight (or may be worse than before)
* Over correction or under correction
* Inability to drive at night due to night blindness
Most of the complications listed above may be treated with additional surgical procedures and are fairly uncommon for the most part. LASIK surgery on the other hand have given people eyesight with as good as 20 /20 vision and given people a chance to see without the help of contacts or glasses. Who seems to make a good candidate for LASIK are those who's vision have impaired them from normal day-to-day functions. This often justifies the reason for getting such a surgery. Many surgeons usually recommend these types of patients over the ones strictly wanting a type of cosmetic surgery in which they no longer have to wear glasses. Knowing this can help you decide whether or not the risks are greater than or less than the value of a successful LASIK procedure.
Sunday, June 11, 2006
Lasik Eye Surgery Aftercare
Lasik Eye Surgery Aftercare: The Dos and the Don'ts by Sara Chambers
Lasik surgery is becoming increasingly popular among individuals struggling with vision problems. Providing people with a way to toss out glasses and contacts, lasik surgery offers complete vision to those who have lived their whole lives on those mechanisms. Still, there are things to consider, including how the surgery works and the dos and don'ts of lasik eye surgery aftercare.
How the Surgery Works Lasik eye surgery is not a long process. In fact the FTC explains the procedure only takes 10 to 15 minutes per eye. During the procedure, a small flap is cut and lifted away from the eye. The tissue of the cornea is then reshaped by the laser and then protected by a plastic or metal shield.
What You Should Do After Another important element is taking your medication as described by the prescription. If you need help with drops, ask for it. Wait the appropriate length of time as described by your doctor before you continue with your regular activities such as work.
Lomas Eye Care adds that you should wear eye protection during the nighttime to keep anything from bumping or scraping the eye. Drink adequate water to keep hydrated.
What You Should Avoid After There are many, many things you will want to avoid after your surgery.
The first of these is rubbing your eyes. Do not, under any circumstances rub your eyes. In addition, avoid driving until your vision is completely clear and focused. In addition, the Federal Trade Commission also recommends that you keep away from hot tubs and swimming. Keep away from strenuous physical activities, especially one that could cause eye injury. Also do not exercise for a week after the operation. In addition to these things, you should keep away from smoky, dusty areas and refrain from wearing eye makeup.
Lasik eye surgery can change a person's life, and in most cases healing time is relatively quick. But this time can be made easier if individuals follow the dos and don'ts listed above. If you follow your doctor's instructions, you are much more likely to heal without complications.
Lasik surgery is becoming increasingly popular among individuals struggling with vision problems. Providing people with a way to toss out glasses and contacts, lasik surgery offers complete vision to those who have lived their whole lives on those mechanisms. Still, there are things to consider, including how the surgery works and the dos and don'ts of lasik eye surgery aftercare.
How the Surgery Works Lasik eye surgery is not a long process. In fact the FTC explains the procedure only takes 10 to 15 minutes per eye. During the procedure, a small flap is cut and lifted away from the eye. The tissue of the cornea is then reshaped by the laser and then protected by a plastic or metal shield.
What You Should Do After Another important element is taking your medication as described by the prescription. If you need help with drops, ask for it. Wait the appropriate length of time as described by your doctor before you continue with your regular activities such as work.
Lomas Eye Care adds that you should wear eye protection during the nighttime to keep anything from bumping or scraping the eye. Drink adequate water to keep hydrated.
What You Should Avoid After There are many, many things you will want to avoid after your surgery.
The first of these is rubbing your eyes. Do not, under any circumstances rub your eyes. In addition, avoid driving until your vision is completely clear and focused. In addition, the Federal Trade Commission also recommends that you keep away from hot tubs and swimming. Keep away from strenuous physical activities, especially one that could cause eye injury. Also do not exercise for a week after the operation. In addition to these things, you should keep away from smoky, dusty areas and refrain from wearing eye makeup.
Lasik eye surgery can change a person's life, and in most cases healing time is relatively quick. But this time can be made easier if individuals follow the dos and don'ts listed above. If you follow your doctor's instructions, you are much more likely to heal without complications.
Saturday, June 10, 2006
10 Reasons For Eye Surgery Lasik
10 Reasons For Eye Surgery Lasik! by Jerry Hall Leo
There is no "best" method for correcting vision errors. The most appropriate correction for you depends on your eyes and your lifestyle. You should discuss you situation with your ophthalmologist or eye doctor to decide which correction will be most effective for you.
10 Reasons for Lasik!
1. Nothing is as sweet as the freedom from the hassles and inconveniences of contacts or glasses.
2. You save money! Over the years, the costs of lenses, solutions and glasses amounts to thousands of dollars.
3 . You save time! In one year, the average contact lens wearer spends nearly 60 hours wetting, soaking, rubbing, cleaning and otherwise maintaining them. This is about 2.5 whole days!
4. Imagine waking up in the morning, and being able to see the clock!
5. You get to go swimming, scuba diving and be able to see things!
6. You are able to spontaneously go camping or stay overnight.
7. You are able to take a nap when the mood strikes without first having to remove lenses. Imagine the hassle saved!
8. You will be able to see while putting on makeup or shaving, no more squinting!
9. You will be able to participate in outdoor sports without glasses that fog or get splashed with rain or lenses that dry out in the wind.
10. And most important of all, you w ill be able to avoid the negative consequences of long term contact lens wear!
Clinicians wishing to undertake laser eye surgery should ensure that patients understand the benefits and potential risks of the procedure. So the better you understand your LASIK surgery, and what happens after your surgery, the better prepared you'll be for your surgery. Patients should be counseled on the potential risks and benefits of LASIK, then make an informed decision. No matter what your motivation may be, the decision to have eye improvement surgery is no small task and it should be considered carefully. If you decide Lasik surgery is for you, consulting your eye doctor is critical to making an informed decision.
About the Author
LASIK is the most commonly performed refractive Eye Surgery procedure.
There is no "best" method for correcting vision errors. The most appropriate correction for you depends on your eyes and your lifestyle. You should discuss you situation with your ophthalmologist or eye doctor to decide which correction will be most effective for you.
10 Reasons for Lasik!
1. Nothing is as sweet as the freedom from the hassles and inconveniences of contacts or glasses.
2. You save money! Over the years, the costs of lenses, solutions and glasses amounts to thousands of dollars.
3 . You save time! In one year, the average contact lens wearer spends nearly 60 hours wetting, soaking, rubbing, cleaning and otherwise maintaining them. This is about 2.5 whole days!
4. Imagine waking up in the morning, and being able to see the clock!
5. You get to go swimming, scuba diving and be able to see things!
6. You are able to spontaneously go camping or stay overnight.
7. You are able to take a nap when the mood strikes without first having to remove lenses. Imagine the hassle saved!
8. You will be able to see while putting on makeup or shaving, no more squinting!
9. You will be able to participate in outdoor sports without glasses that fog or get splashed with rain or lenses that dry out in the wind.
10. And most important of all, you w ill be able to avoid the negative consequences of long term contact lens wear!
Clinicians wishing to undertake laser eye surgery should ensure that patients understand the benefits and potential risks of the procedure. So the better you understand your LASIK surgery, and what happens after your surgery, the better prepared you'll be for your surgery. Patients should be counseled on the potential risks and benefits of LASIK, then make an informed decision. No matter what your motivation may be, the decision to have eye improvement surgery is no small task and it should be considered carefully. If you decide Lasik surgery is for you, consulting your eye doctor is critical to making an informed decision.
About the Author
LASIK is the most commonly performed refractive Eye Surgery procedure.
Friday, June 09, 2006
New York Lasik Surgeons
New York Lasik Surgeons by Damian
Advertisements for lasik are everywhere these days. However, some are less informative than others. While a trained and experienced surgeon can perform lasik surgery with relative ease, an operation that goes wrong may result in permanent visual deficits that cannot be corrected by surgery, contact lens or eyeglasses. Lasik is also a rapidly advancing field; newer methods are constantly being developed to improve surgical outcomes and make vision as close to perfect as possible. It is therefore important to take one's time in finding a lasik surgeon who is skilled, experienced and up to speed on current advances.
A good way to find reliable surgeons in New York State is through hospitals with an academic or research focus, such as leading teaching hospitals. Academic centers that focus on eye conditions in particular will likely have surgeons with a great deal of experience and exposure to the newest methods. A surgeon who is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons will typically have gone through a thorough process of verifying credentials and training and will have the letters FACS after their name and professional qualifications. Searching the American Academy of Ophthalmology website for 'refractive surgery' is another way to locate a good surgeon. Once a surgeon is identified, he or she should be willing to answer a patient's questions and to honestly address concerns related to lasik surgery. Specific questions to ask are how many procedures similar to the one you will undergo the surgeon has performed, and over what period of time. Ask about the percentage of patients who have a post- surgical visual acuity of 20 /20 or better; about half of all lasik patients in most practices fall into this group. A good surgeon will usually be willing to provide patient references; it is a good idea to speak with someone who has had exactly the same procedure as you are planning before scheduling surgery.
New York Lasik provides detailed information on Lasik Albany New York, Lasik Rochester New York, Lasik Surgery Upstate New York, Lasik Utica New York and more. New York Lasik is affiliated with Vision Correction
Advertisements for lasik are everywhere these days. However, some are less informative than others. While a trained and experienced surgeon can perform lasik surgery with relative ease, an operation that goes wrong may result in permanent visual deficits that cannot be corrected by surgery, contact lens or eyeglasses. Lasik is also a rapidly advancing field; newer methods are constantly being developed to improve surgical outcomes and make vision as close to perfect as possible. It is therefore important to take one's time in finding a lasik surgeon who is skilled, experienced and up to speed on current advances.
A good way to find reliable surgeons in New York State is through hospitals with an academic or research focus, such as leading teaching hospitals. Academic centers that focus on eye conditions in particular will likely have surgeons with a great deal of experience and exposure to the newest methods. A surgeon who is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons will typically have gone through a thorough process of verifying credentials and training and will have the letters FACS after their name and professional qualifications. Searching the American Academy of Ophthalmology website for 'refractive surgery' is another way to locate a good surgeon. Once a surgeon is identified, he or she should be willing to answer a patient's questions and to honestly address concerns related to lasik surgery. Specific questions to ask are how many procedures similar to the one you will undergo the surgeon has performed, and over what period of time. Ask about the percentage of patients who have a post- surgical visual acuity of 20 /20 or better; about half of all lasik patients in most practices fall into this group. A good surgeon will usually be willing to provide patient references; it is a good idea to speak with someone who has had exactly the same procedure as you are planning before scheduling surgery.
New York Lasik provides detailed information on Lasik Albany New York, Lasik Rochester New York, Lasik Surgery Upstate New York, Lasik Utica New York and more. New York Lasik is affiliated with Vision Correction
Thursday, June 08, 2006
Facts on LASIK Eye Surgery
Get the Facts on LASIK Eye Surgery by: Morgan Hamilton
Are you one of those poor people that can't seem to see as well as they used to. Are you near sighted or far sighted? Perhaps you also have astigmatism? If this sounds like you, you may have thought about LASIK eye surgery. LASIK stands for laser assisted in situ keratomileusis. LASIK eye surgery is a procedure that permanently changes the shape of the cornea (the clear covering over the front of the eye). Before you ask, yes it does use a laser! Before you decide on LASIK eye surgery, you should get the facts on LASIK eye surgery. First, before you get LASIK eye surgery, you should know that if you where contacts, you must stop wearing them several weeks before you go for your initial LASIK eye surgery exam (this exam makes sure you are a candidate for LASIK). This is because contacts misshapen your eye. If you don't stop wearing them, the doctor will not know how to properly perform the LASIK eye surgery.
You must also have transportation to and from the hospital the day of the surgery. This is because you may be given a sedative and your vision will be impaired so you cannot drive. After the LASIK eye surgery, you will have some side effects that will last several days. Your eyes will itch and burn. You will feel as though something is in your eye. Your eyes may also water.
You must never touch your eyes or rub them for several weeks after the LASIK eye surgery. To protect your eyes, you will have to wear an eye shield while you sleep for several weeks. Other side effects are more long term. These can occur for 6 months or longer. These are: dry eyes, blurred vision, difficulty seeing at night, light sensitivity, glares, and vision fluctuations. If you cannot handle any of this, then LASIK eye surgery is not for you. LASIK eye surgery has many rules you must follow after surgery. The eye shield was just one of them. You may not wear eye make up for at least 2 weeks. You may not go swimming or in a whirlpool or hot tub for at least 8 weeks.
You must also not play any contact sports for at least 4 weeks. These are the most important facts you should know about LASIK eye surgery. Be aware that even if you decide you want to have LASIK eye surgery, the doctor may feel that you are not a candidate for the procedure. This can be for many reasons that the doctor will have to go over with you. Now that you know the basics of LASIK eye surgery, take your time and do some research before making your decision. Seymour Blue offers expert advice and great tips regarding all aspects of Lasik Eye Surgery.
Get the information you are seeking now by visiting http://eyesurgeryreview.info
Are you one of those poor people that can't seem to see as well as they used to. Are you near sighted or far sighted? Perhaps you also have astigmatism? If this sounds like you, you may have thought about LASIK eye surgery. LASIK stands for laser assisted in situ keratomileusis. LASIK eye surgery is a procedure that permanently changes the shape of the cornea (the clear covering over the front of the eye). Before you ask, yes it does use a laser! Before you decide on LASIK eye surgery, you should get the facts on LASIK eye surgery. First, before you get LASIK eye surgery, you should know that if you where contacts, you must stop wearing them several weeks before you go for your initial LASIK eye surgery exam (this exam makes sure you are a candidate for LASIK). This is because contacts misshapen your eye. If you don't stop wearing them, the doctor will not know how to properly perform the LASIK eye surgery.
You must also have transportation to and from the hospital the day of the surgery. This is because you may be given a sedative and your vision will be impaired so you cannot drive. After the LASIK eye surgery, you will have some side effects that will last several days. Your eyes will itch and burn. You will feel as though something is in your eye. Your eyes may also water.
You must never touch your eyes or rub them for several weeks after the LASIK eye surgery. To protect your eyes, you will have to wear an eye shield while you sleep for several weeks. Other side effects are more long term. These can occur for 6 months or longer. These are: dry eyes, blurred vision, difficulty seeing at night, light sensitivity, glares, and vision fluctuations. If you cannot handle any of this, then LASIK eye surgery is not for you. LASIK eye surgery has many rules you must follow after surgery. The eye shield was just one of them. You may not wear eye make up for at least 2 weeks. You may not go swimming or in a whirlpool or hot tub for at least 8 weeks.
You must also not play any contact sports for at least 4 weeks. These are the most important facts you should know about LASIK eye surgery. Be aware that even if you decide you want to have LASIK eye surgery, the doctor may feel that you are not a candidate for the procedure. This can be for many reasons that the doctor will have to go over with you. Now that you know the basics of LASIK eye surgery, take your time and do some research before making your decision. Seymour Blue offers expert advice and great tips regarding all aspects of Lasik Eye Surgery.
Get the information you are seeking now by visiting http://eyesurgeryreview.info
Monday, June 05, 2006
New LASIK Technologies in Dallas
New LASIK Technologies in Dallas by Devendra Jaiswal
LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis and simply put is a procedure using an excimer laser that permanently changes the shape of the eye. A small flap is cut into the cornea and folded over to allow access to the part of the eye called the stroma, where the laser is used to reshape the cornea and the flap is closed.
LASIK is one type of laser eye surgery that is commonly performed for the correction of myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. Surgeons in Dallas and the greater Dallas areas who perform LASIK may also perform laser eye procedures such as PRK, LASEK and Epi- LASIK . They may also offer non-laser alternatives to LASIK, and may offer variations of LASIK such as monovision LASIK to address presbyopia, or custom LASIK using wavefront technology. Lasik eye surgery in Dallas has recently seen some tremendous advancement in Dallas, Texas. With the advent of new scanning and tracking capabilities, the level of safety and the odds of a 20 /20 outcome of have never been higher. Techniques such as Custom LASIK using the VISX Star S4 laser featuring the ActiveTrak 3D Eye Tracker and WavePrint system allow for a level of vision correction and safety previously unattainable. IntraLase or IntraLASIK, all-laser LASIK, dramatically reduces the risk of complications by eliminating the use of a blade.
Lasik Surgery is painless and usually takes less than 30 minutes. Your eye will be numbed and held open by a small instrument. A ring is then placed over the eye to create suction while the doctor makes the incision. The knife used to make this incision is called a microkeratome. The ring and microkeratome will then be removed for the doctor to position the laser on the area of your eye that is to be corrected. During this time, you will have to remain focused on a light straight in front of you. After the tissue is removed, the flap will be returned to its original position.
Anyone with a desire to free themselves from the endless routine of glasses or contact lenses should consider LASIK, although certain individuals are not suited for the LASIK procedure for various reasons. If your prescription changes frequently, you are pregnant or nursing, a diabetic, or if you have excessively dry eyes, be certain that the doctor is aware of these risk factors.
The ideal candidate for LASIK
* is at least eighteen years old, although some eyes are still developing and maturing at this age
* has not had a change in their glasses prescription for a year (has a stable refractive error)
* is within the correctable range
* is free of eye disease
* is willing to accept the potential risks, complications and side effects of LASIK.
About the Author The author is a regular contributor to halfvalue.com where more information about Lasik Surgery and other more accessories is available.
LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis and simply put is a procedure using an excimer laser that permanently changes the shape of the eye. A small flap is cut into the cornea and folded over to allow access to the part of the eye called the stroma, where the laser is used to reshape the cornea and the flap is closed.
LASIK is one type of laser eye surgery that is commonly performed for the correction of myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. Surgeons in Dallas and the greater Dallas areas who perform LASIK may also perform laser eye procedures such as PRK, LASEK and Epi- LASIK . They may also offer non-laser alternatives to LASIK, and may offer variations of LASIK such as monovision LASIK to address presbyopia, or custom LASIK using wavefront technology. Lasik eye surgery in Dallas has recently seen some tremendous advancement in Dallas, Texas. With the advent of new scanning and tracking capabilities, the level of safety and the odds of a 20 /20 outcome of have never been higher. Techniques such as Custom LASIK using the VISX Star S4 laser featuring the ActiveTrak 3D Eye Tracker and WavePrint system allow for a level of vision correction and safety previously unattainable. IntraLase or IntraLASIK, all-laser LASIK, dramatically reduces the risk of complications by eliminating the use of a blade.
Lasik Surgery is painless and usually takes less than 30 minutes. Your eye will be numbed and held open by a small instrument. A ring is then placed over the eye to create suction while the doctor makes the incision. The knife used to make this incision is called a microkeratome. The ring and microkeratome will then be removed for the doctor to position the laser on the area of your eye that is to be corrected. During this time, you will have to remain focused on a light straight in front of you. After the tissue is removed, the flap will be returned to its original position.
Anyone with a desire to free themselves from the endless routine of glasses or contact lenses should consider LASIK, although certain individuals are not suited for the LASIK procedure for various reasons. If your prescription changes frequently, you are pregnant or nursing, a diabetic, or if you have excessively dry eyes, be certain that the doctor is aware of these risk factors.
The ideal candidate for LASIK
* is at least eighteen years old, although some eyes are still developing and maturing at this age
* has not had a change in their glasses prescription for a year (has a stable refractive error)
* is within the correctable range
* is free of eye disease
* is willing to accept the potential risks, complications and side effects of LASIK.
About the Author The author is a regular contributor to halfvalue.com where more information about Lasik Surgery and other more accessories is available.
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