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Is LASIK, Laser Eye Vision Correction Right For You? |
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Dr. Kim Robbins |
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Is LASIK, Laser Eye Vision Correction Right for You?
by Dr. Kim Robbins
LASIK or Laser in-Situ Keratomileusis offers a number of benefits over other forms of laser vision correction because it is performed under a protective layer of corneal tissue.
This procedure deals with less eye surface area which makes healing faster, as well as providing less chance for tissue scarring. It also allows for quicker healing times. The chance of corneal haze is greatly lessened as well. Patients will experience a quicker return of vision. Often within 24 hours of surgery.
Every patient is different but most will be able to pass a drivers examination without their glass or contact lenses within days of the procedure.
AM I A CANDIDATE FOR LASIK?
Most people who wear glasses or contacts are candidates for laser vision correction. LASIK candidates should have stable vision for at least one year; this means your prescription has not changed very much during the previous year.
LASIK corrects the vision of people who are near-sighted, far-sighted, and have astigmatism. Patients must also meet basic medical and visual health criteria. Age should not be factor when considering LASIK. LASIK has been successfully performed LASIK on people between the ages of nineteen and sixty-eight!
LASIK is right for you if you are motivated to make a change in your life, and you have realistic expectations of and understand what LASIK can do for you.
Laser vision correction is not recommended while pregnant, nursing, or taking certain medications.
Robbins Eye Center will set up a consultation where the Doctor will personally go over your prognosis with you. You and the Doctor can decide when, and if, LASIK is right for you. More often than not, candidates qualify for this procedure and you can make the decision to see again.
BENEFITS OF LASIK
The main benefit of LASIK is the fact that you will no longer need your glasses or contacts to see. This is a permanent correction of your vision that may last for your lifetime.
The LASIK procedure is virtually painless. LASIK is convenient because both eyes can be corrected at the same time and you are at the Laser Center for less than 2 hours! Most patients return to work the following day. If you wear contact lenses, imagine not having to put them in every morning or clean them every night! You will save money with LASIK when you consider how much you currently spend on glasses, contact lenses and solutions. This procedure can relieve chronic allergies or irritation from contact lenses.
Generally patients return to driving and work the very next day. Your vision will improve gradually over the first 24 hours till the full effect of the surgery is realized.
ABOUT THE LASER EYE SURGERY PROCEDURE
After your eye has been completely numbed using "eye drop" anesthesia, an eyelid holder will be placed between your eyelids to prevent you from blinking.
LASIK utilizes an instrument called a microkeratome to make a small "flap" in your cornea. You may feel some pressure but no pain is produced by using the microkeratome. You will be looking at a light during the procedure. The flap will be folded back in place without any need for stitches. Your eye will heal itself from this small incision.
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