Custom lasik eye surgery improves natural vision and often can totally eliminate the need for eyeglasses or contact lenses by using a new technology that creates a three-dimensional image of the eye. A three-dimensional image of the eye provides greater precision and a higher success rate with the operation. The first thing to consider when considering lasik is to find an eye surgeon who has a lot of experience performing the procedure. Talk to some of the previous patients of the surgeon of choice and see if they are happy with their results. An initial consultation should provide some answers to important questions not only about the doctor but about the operation itself. A person considering the operation may want to find out what the risks and complications are. Some of the risks include a possible chance of developing dry eyes, inflammation, and infection. Lasik surgery for astigmatism is possible with the custom lasik procedure and can be successful unless the astigmatism is due to problems with the cornea. An examination before the procedure will help to determine if a person is a good candidate for the surgery.
To find the right surgeon a person should use careful consideration. The right surgeon will be honest with patients who are not good candidates and explain why they are not and will be able to answer any questions that a potential patient may have about custom lasik eye surgery. In addition, the right surgeon will have experience that includes having many successful surgeries. One way to start looking for an experienced surgeon is by going online and reading some of the personal testimonies of previous patients. Finding one locally is important for follow up and any emergencies that may arise after the procedure.
A person undergoing the procedure can generally expect to be given a mild sedative beforehand and to be awake during the surgery. The time the procedure takes often depends upon the extent of the reshaping of the cornea. Lasik surgery for astigmatism may take longer than the procedure takes for someone who is nearsighted or farsighted. A computer is used to adjust the laser based upon the patient's prescription. During the surgery a person may notice light pulses, hear a clicking sound, and smell an odor. Normally one eye is done at a time but some surgeons will do both eyes at the same time if a patient requests it. Having any type of operation can be scary; so pray and ask God to help guide and direct all decisions that will be made. "In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths." (Proverbs 3:6)
After the procedure the patient will usually not have to spend very long in recovery and should be able to go home within a couple of hours. Custom lasik eye surgery or lasik surgery for astigmatism does not require extended time for healing. Most surgeons suggest that their patients rest for several hours at home afterwards but can resume moderate activities by the next day. Strenuous exercise should not be resumed for at least a week after the procedure. The patient will be advised to not rub the eye during healing because of the chance of irritating the corneal or moving the corneal flap. Some of the risks to be aware of after the surgery include a possible chance of infection, dry eyes, night glare, seeing halos or starbursts, and blurring or hazing of eyesight. Some of these conditions will improve progressively but in some instances a repeat procedure may be warranted.
Conditions that might make a person a poor candidate for the procedure include but are not limited to dry eyes, conjunctivitis, glaucoma, diabetes, unstable vision, pregnancy, a degenerative or autoimmune disease, and myopia. Some sites on the Internet that offer custom lasik eye surgery have an online screening questionnaire that will help a person determine if the procedure is foreseeable based upon his or her answers. This report should not be considered all inclusive but instead seeing a surgeon and taking the questionnaire to an initial appointment will provide some additional information to make an informed determination. A person who may not be a good candidate for the procedure should not become discouraged since there may be alternative solutions. New technology has made it possible for patients to have different options and custom lasik has made it possible for people with astigmatism and more complex considerations to have more alternatives.
Astigmatism is an irregularly shaped cornea or lens that often includes being nearsighted or farsighted. Lasik surgery for astigmatism can help to smooth an irregular cornea making the procedure successful. However, an examination will need to be done to determine if the patient with astigmatism is a good candidate for the operation. The alternative procedures that may be offered to patients who are not good candidates for lasik include several options. Some of these options are radio frequency energy used to shape the corneal, implantable lenses, and replacement lenses.
Custom procedures are making it possible for people who have not been good candidates in the past to be able to have lasik using new technology. This new technology has made it possible for people who have more than one problem with vision to have custom lasik eye surgery since many people who have a condition such as astigmatism are also either nearsighted or farsighted. A custom procedure makes it possible for patients to achieve 20/20 vision with a reduction in the chances of developing night vision and decreases the chance of having to have the procedure repeated.
To find the right surgeon a person should use careful consideration. The right surgeon will be honest with patients who are not good candidates and explain why they are not and will be able to answer any questions that a potential patient may have about custom lasik eye surgery. In addition, the right surgeon will have experience that includes having many successful surgeries. One way to start looking for an experienced surgeon is by going online and reading some of the personal testimonies of previous patients. Finding one locally is important for follow up and any emergencies that may arise after the procedure.
A person undergoing the procedure can generally expect to be given a mild sedative beforehand and to be awake during the surgery. The time the procedure takes often depends upon the extent of the reshaping of the cornea. Lasik surgery for astigmatism may take longer than the procedure takes for someone who is nearsighted or farsighted. A computer is used to adjust the laser based upon the patient's prescription. During the surgery a person may notice light pulses, hear a clicking sound, and smell an odor. Normally one eye is done at a time but some surgeons will do both eyes at the same time if a patient requests it. Having any type of operation can be scary; so pray and ask God to help guide and direct all decisions that will be made. "In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths." (Proverbs 3:6)
After the procedure the patient will usually not have to spend very long in recovery and should be able to go home within a couple of hours. Custom lasik eye surgery or lasik surgery for astigmatism does not require extended time for healing. Most surgeons suggest that their patients rest for several hours at home afterwards but can resume moderate activities by the next day. Strenuous exercise should not be resumed for at least a week after the procedure. The patient will be advised to not rub the eye during healing because of the chance of irritating the corneal or moving the corneal flap. Some of the risks to be aware of after the surgery include a possible chance of infection, dry eyes, night glare, seeing halos or starbursts, and blurring or hazing of eyesight. Some of these conditions will improve progressively but in some instances a repeat procedure may be warranted.
Conditions that might make a person a poor candidate for the procedure include but are not limited to dry eyes, conjunctivitis, glaucoma, diabetes, unstable vision, pregnancy, a degenerative or autoimmune disease, and myopia. Some sites on the Internet that offer custom lasik eye surgery have an online screening questionnaire that will help a person determine if the procedure is foreseeable based upon his or her answers. This report should not be considered all inclusive but instead seeing a surgeon and taking the questionnaire to an initial appointment will provide some additional information to make an informed determination. A person who may not be a good candidate for the procedure should not become discouraged since there may be alternative solutions. New technology has made it possible for patients to have different options and custom lasik has made it possible for people with astigmatism and more complex considerations to have more alternatives.
Astigmatism is an irregularly shaped cornea or lens that often includes being nearsighted or farsighted. Lasik surgery for astigmatism can help to smooth an irregular cornea making the procedure successful. However, an examination will need to be done to determine if the patient with astigmatism is a good candidate for the operation. The alternative procedures that may be offered to patients who are not good candidates for lasik include several options. Some of these options are radio frequency energy used to shape the corneal, implantable lenses, and replacement lenses.
Custom procedures are making it possible for people who have not been good candidates in the past to be able to have lasik using new technology. This new technology has made it possible for people who have more than one problem with vision to have custom lasik eye surgery since many people who have a condition such as astigmatism are also either nearsighted or farsighted. A custom procedure makes it possible for patients to achieve 20/20 vision with a reduction in the chances of developing night vision and decreases the chance of having to have the procedure repeated.
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