Eye correction surgery is now becoming a popular option for people who have less than perfect vision. Many people find that glasses and contacts are a burden. People who wear glasses or contacts can't swim in them. They must remove contacts and glasses at night before going to bed. Vision with glasses is limited to certain angles. Laser eye correction can improve sight tenfold and do away with all of the inconveniences of glasses and contacts. Many people say that they have the best sight of their life after their treatment. There have been many success stories, and the treatment is constantly growing in popularity, not to mention in technological advancements. This surgical procedure is also called refractive surgery. It is widely available today, and it may just be the solution for the person who wants to see better.
Eye correction surgery reshapes the transparent front part of the eye, the cornea, so that light can focus correctly on the retina in the back of the eye. There are several different types of treatments. Whatever problem with his vision, the consumer may find just what he needs in this new area of medicine. Astigmatism can be corrected with certain types of treatments that are new on the market. Nearsightedness can be treated with many other types, and farsightedness can be treated with others. LASIK is actually short for laser insitu keratomileusis. In this surgery, the underlying tissue is accessed through a flap in the outer layer of the cornea. LASEK is short for laser epithelial keratomileusis. In this surgery, the eye is not scraped or cut. The flap is created with an alcohol solution. ALK, or automated lamellar keratoplasty, is done by making an incision in the sub layer of the cornea. This treatment is for people with severe nearsightedness and slight farsightedness.
AK, also known as astigmatic keratotomy, is a treatment used to correct astigmatism. Technically, it is a surgical procedure. Astigmatism is caused when the normally round cornea assumes a football shape. AK incisions makes the cornea round. These incisions force the cornea to relax. PRK, or photorefractive keratectomy, on the other hand, is used for mild to moderate nearsightedness, farsightedness, and also astigmatism. Laser eye correction is used to reshape the cornea as well. The laser is used on the surface of the cornea so that no cutting is involved. LTK (laser thermokeratoplasty) is another option for farsightedness and astigmatism. The heat of the laser is used to shrink and reshape the cornea. Like PRK, there is no cutting involved, nor any tissue removal. Though less popular today, RK, or radial keratotomy, is used to correct nearsightedness. It is quickly becoming obsolete compared to LASIK and PRK.
Laser eye correction can be a major blessing to anyone with poor vision. However, the patient must consider possible side effects. In some cases, people come out of treatment with worse vision or their vision returns to its original state after the surgery. Others experience infection or delayed healing after the procedure. Other possible side effects include the halo effect, undercorrection, overcorrection, excess corneal haze, and flap damage or loss, although this risk only comes with LASIK. Still, there are other things to consider when thinking about eye correction surgery. The patient must find out if his insurance company will cover the majority of the costs. The patient must contact his insurance company before scheduling the first appointment. Also, different procedures have different recover times, which needs to be accounted for before the treatment begins. Other problems with the procedures is that the patient will not be able to drive for a few hours or days.
The person considering any type of eye surgery should take his time making this important decision. Eyesight is a priceless gift from God that we shouldn't take for granted. Solomon writes, "The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them" (Proverbs 20:12). We shouldn't rush to judgment just because we have listened to someone's story of a miracle cure. We must carefully weigh all the consequences. Clinics and doctors who offer laser eye correction can be located almost anywhere in the United States. The Internet is full of resources for the procedure. The consumer can consult his local phonebook to choose a clinic or doctor and for seeking out recommended doctors and clinics in his state. He can ask friends and family for their recommendations. He should check for complaints against the professionals through the Better Business Bureau or other organizations and learn out how many years the doctor and clinic have been doing eye correction surgery. It is important that they have years of experience and possess the latest technologies. Contact the facility and doctor and request an appointment to sit down and discuss options. Most likely, they will start by giving him an eye exam to fully understand his vision correction needs. Pursue the laser eye surgery options they give only if he feels comfortable with the clinic and doctor.
Eye correction surgery reshapes the transparent front part of the eye, the cornea, so that light can focus correctly on the retina in the back of the eye. There are several different types of treatments. Whatever problem with his vision, the consumer may find just what he needs in this new area of medicine. Astigmatism can be corrected with certain types of treatments that are new on the market. Nearsightedness can be treated with many other types, and farsightedness can be treated with others. LASIK is actually short for laser insitu keratomileusis. In this surgery, the underlying tissue is accessed through a flap in the outer layer of the cornea. LASEK is short for laser epithelial keratomileusis. In this surgery, the eye is not scraped or cut. The flap is created with an alcohol solution. ALK, or automated lamellar keratoplasty, is done by making an incision in the sub layer of the cornea. This treatment is for people with severe nearsightedness and slight farsightedness.
AK, also known as astigmatic keratotomy, is a treatment used to correct astigmatism. Technically, it is a surgical procedure. Astigmatism is caused when the normally round cornea assumes a football shape. AK incisions makes the cornea round. These incisions force the cornea to relax. PRK, or photorefractive keratectomy, on the other hand, is used for mild to moderate nearsightedness, farsightedness, and also astigmatism. Laser eye correction is used to reshape the cornea as well. The laser is used on the surface of the cornea so that no cutting is involved. LTK (laser thermokeratoplasty) is another option for farsightedness and astigmatism. The heat of the laser is used to shrink and reshape the cornea. Like PRK, there is no cutting involved, nor any tissue removal. Though less popular today, RK, or radial keratotomy, is used to correct nearsightedness. It is quickly becoming obsolete compared to LASIK and PRK.
Laser eye correction can be a major blessing to anyone with poor vision. However, the patient must consider possible side effects. In some cases, people come out of treatment with worse vision or their vision returns to its original state after the surgery. Others experience infection or delayed healing after the procedure. Other possible side effects include the halo effect, undercorrection, overcorrection, excess corneal haze, and flap damage or loss, although this risk only comes with LASIK. Still, there are other things to consider when thinking about eye correction surgery. The patient must find out if his insurance company will cover the majority of the costs. The patient must contact his insurance company before scheduling the first appointment. Also, different procedures have different recover times, which needs to be accounted for before the treatment begins. Other problems with the procedures is that the patient will not be able to drive for a few hours or days.
The person considering any type of eye surgery should take his time making this important decision. Eyesight is a priceless gift from God that we shouldn't take for granted. Solomon writes, "The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them" (Proverbs 20:12). We shouldn't rush to judgment just because we have listened to someone's story of a miracle cure. We must carefully weigh all the consequences. Clinics and doctors who offer laser eye correction can be located almost anywhere in the United States. The Internet is full of resources for the procedure. The consumer can consult his local phonebook to choose a clinic or doctor and for seeking out recommended doctors and clinics in his state. He can ask friends and family for their recommendations. He should check for complaints against the professionals through the Better Business Bureau or other organizations and learn out how many years the doctor and clinic have been doing eye correction surgery. It is important that they have years of experience and possess the latest technologies. Contact the facility and doctor and request an appointment to sit down and discuss options. Most likely, they will start by giving him an eye exam to fully understand his vision correction needs. Pursue the laser eye surgery options they give only if he feels comfortable with the clinic and doctor.
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