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History of LASIK Surgery

The name LASER is an acronym for Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation. In 1917, Albert Einstein first theorized about the process which makes lasers possible called “Stimulated Emission.” Read the rest of this entry »

Preparing for Laser Eye Surgery

There are several necessary preparations in the preoperative period. To minimize the risks, there are some measures that are undertaken prior to the operation. Read the rest of this entry »

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Custom Lasik

While conventional LASIK has been a complete revolution in vision correction, Clinics also offer the latest in laser vision correction technology: Custom LASIK. Custom LASIK is a procedure that enables your surgeon to further customize the conventional LASIK procedure to your individual eyes. This customized procedure may result in patients seeing clearer and sharper than ever before. FDA studies show that Custom Laser Eye Surgery may produce better vision than is possible with contact lenses or glasses.
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The Price of LASIK

The price practices charge for the LASIK procedure can vary tremendously, depending upon conditions specific to the patient and area. Practices set their own prices and determine the services that are offered at those prices. As you consider the various quotes, keep in mind that you should also be comparing services. The following are some questions that can assist you with evaluating the services provided by a practice.

* Are all pre-operative and post-operative visits included in the cost of the initial procedure, or will additional charges for preoperative and postoperative visits apply?

* Can you choose the surgeon who will be operating on your eyes in advance, or will a surgeon be assigned to you the day of surgery?

* Who will be providing postoperative care?

* In the event of a complication, who would be providing emergency care?

Patients must determine for themselves the level of service they require and the quality of care they need in order to feel comfortable about the decision to undergo surgery and satisfied with outcomes.

Complications of Laser Eye Surgery

The most common complication from refractive surgery is the incidence of “dry eyes.” Read the rest of this entry »

LASIK Eye Surgery – Risks

If you are considering LASIK eye surgery, you have to realize that there are could be some complications in the results and it helps to be an informed patient.

Risks of Lasik Surgery

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This kind of laser eye surgery has helped plenty of people, but what you don’t always hear are the possibility of complications from eye surgery. 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.

Complications of Lasik Surgery

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.

Welcome to Laser Eye Surgery Online!

Is Laser Eye Surgery for You? LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a type of refractive laser eye surgery performed by ophthalmologists for correcting myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.[1] The procedure is generally preferred to photorefractive keratectomy, PRK, (also called ASA, Advanced Surface Ablation) because it requires less time for the patient's recovery, and the patient feels less pain overall.

Many patients choose LASIK as an alternative to wearing corrective eyeglasses or contact lenses.

Welcome to Laser Eye Surgery Online. Here we hope to give you the information you need when it comes to the LASIK procedure.

If you are looking for some information regarding LASIK surgery, please review the articles that we have prepared. By getting informed on the risks as well as the benefits of this kind of operation, you can form a better decision on this very important step in your life. We sincerly hope we can help you in your research.

But also remember that this is not your only option. New advances in eyesight corrective surgery are providing consumers greater choices. Patients in their 40s or 50s who are considering LASIK surgery to improve their vision might want to consider to be evaluated for implantable lenses as well.

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