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Monday, March 3, 2008
Some Common Questions About LASIK
LASIK has quickly become one of the most common surgical procedures performed in the United States, and its huge popularity is due, mainly, because the procedure often frees you from having to wear your eyeglass or contact lenses ever again. However, LASIK surgery is not for everyone, and there are risks involved with this procedure, as with any surgical procedure. The following are some frequently asked questions about this popular refractive surgery procedure.
How do I know if I’m a good candidate for LASIK? This depends on many factors such as your health history, history of vision problems and whether or not you have certain health problems such as diabetes or autoimmune disease. If so, LASIK is not generally recommended. If you are under 18, most surgeons will not perform LASIK on you, and certain degenerative eye diseases may disqualify you from having the procedure.
Will LASIK eliminate my need for glasses? Most people who have the procedure done no longer have to wear corrective lenses, but many people will still need to wear some form of glasses or contact. This does not mean the surgery was unsuccessful. Keep in mind that LASIK is intended to improve vision, only.
What are the risks? Many people who undergo LASIK experience no complications whatsoever; however, as with any surgery, there are risks involved. The most commonly reported side effect is reduced low light vision, and this can cause glowing or halos around lit objects at night. In very rare cases, eyesight may be worse following LASIK.
Is LASIK painful? The procedure is very quick and painless for most patients ( each eye only takes a minute or two!).
Will I need to take time off work? Yes, depending on your job, you will need to take a short time off. Most patients return to work after two or three days, especially sedentary jobs. As you must rest your eyes following LASIK, computer work may bother your eyes. Your surgeon will explain the recovery time that is best for you.
Please contact Clearview Eye and Medical Laser Center in San Diego today to get all of your LASIK questions answered.
How do I know if I’m a good candidate for LASIK? This depends on many factors such as your health history, history of vision problems and whether or not you have certain health problems such as diabetes or autoimmune disease. If so, LASIK is not generally recommended. If you are under 18, most surgeons will not perform LASIK on you, and certain degenerative eye diseases may disqualify you from having the procedure.
Will LASIK eliminate my need for glasses? Most people who have the procedure done no longer have to wear corrective lenses, but many people will still need to wear some form of glasses or contact. This does not mean the surgery was unsuccessful. Keep in mind that LASIK is intended to improve vision, only.
What are the risks? Many people who undergo LASIK experience no complications whatsoever; however, as with any surgery, there are risks involved. The most commonly reported side effect is reduced low light vision, and this can cause glowing or halos around lit objects at night. In very rare cases, eyesight may be worse following LASIK.
Is LASIK painful? The procedure is very quick and painless for most patients ( each eye only takes a minute or two!).
Will I need to take time off work? Yes, depending on your job, you will need to take a short time off. Most patients return to work after two or three days, especially sedentary jobs. As you must rest your eyes following LASIK, computer work may bother your eyes. Your surgeon will explain the recovery time that is best for you.
Please contact Clearview Eye and Medical Laser Center in San Diego today to get all of your LASIK questions answered.
posted by Lynn at 6:21 AM
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