LASIK and Eye Surgery Blog - Clearview Eye and Laser Medical Center
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
LASIK for Aviators
Approximately 145 million Americans, which make up approximately 54% of the population, are dependent upon corrective lenses to achieve a vision satisfactory for their daily needs. These individuals have refractive conditions such as myopia, farsighedness, and astigmatism that keep light rays from being focused as a clear, single image on the retina.
It is crucial that pilots have superb vision since visual cues supply about 80% of all flight information. Pilots must detect and identify airborne traffic and any hazards that may be on runways and taxiways. Flight manifests, charts, and instruments in the cockpits need to be clearly seen to ensure that proper flight procedures are followed. In an aviation environment where visual conditions are not always the best, an aviator's choice of refractive correction becomes a serious consideration.
Laser assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a method of vision correction performed by ophthalmic surgeons for the treatment of myopia. LASIK is performed using two FDA-approved tools: the microkeratome and the excimer laser. The microkeratome is a planing scalpel that has been used for 30 years to perform other types of refractive surgery.
There can be complications with some LASIK patients. Some patients experience mild irritation, sensitivity to bright light, and tearing for couple of days following LASIK. If your eyes get infected, corneal scarring may occur and may reduce the clarity of your vision. After LASIK, patients should be cautioned to avoid vigorous rubbing of the eyes and contact sports as it can take up to 6 months for the corneal flap to completely re-adhere.
To learn more about LASIK, or PRK, please contact Clearview Eye and Laser Medical Center today.
It is crucial that pilots have superb vision since visual cues supply about 80% of all flight information. Pilots must detect and identify airborne traffic and any hazards that may be on runways and taxiways. Flight manifests, charts, and instruments in the cockpits need to be clearly seen to ensure that proper flight procedures are followed. In an aviation environment where visual conditions are not always the best, an aviator's choice of refractive correction becomes a serious consideration.
Laser assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a method of vision correction performed by ophthalmic surgeons for the treatment of myopia. LASIK is performed using two FDA-approved tools: the microkeratome and the excimer laser. The microkeratome is a planing scalpel that has been used for 30 years to perform other types of refractive surgery.
There can be complications with some LASIK patients. Some patients experience mild irritation, sensitivity to bright light, and tearing for couple of days following LASIK. If your eyes get infected, corneal scarring may occur and may reduce the clarity of your vision. After LASIK, patients should be cautioned to avoid vigorous rubbing of the eyes and contact sports as it can take up to 6 months for the corneal flap to completely re-adhere.
To learn more about LASIK, or PRK, please contact Clearview Eye and Laser Medical Center today.
posted by Lynn at 12:15 PM
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