Is LASIK Surgery Right for You? Part 2
By April | November 4, 2007
For many people, LASIK Surgery is well worth the expense in order to improve their quality of life. It’s not for everyone however so have a read at this article to decide for yourself.
Different Types of LASIK Surgery
The two main types of corrective surgery are Standard and Custom. With both types the procedures for preparation and pot-operation are similar. The difference relates to the customization of the laser.
Standard LASIK
Before the procedure can begin, the eye surgeon will meet with you to re-test your eyes for any problems or diseases. When it has been decided that your eyes are suitable for the operation, a date will be arranged.
On the day of the operation, your eye doctor may have another look at your eyes just to make sure that nothing has changed since your last meeting. Three types of eye drops are then administered. The designed to anesthetize your eyes, protect them from post-operative inflammation and prevent infection.
You will then recline in a chair and lave a laser positioned overhead. So that the flap can be removed, your eye needs to be stabilized. Your eye will be prevented from blinking by placing it in a restrainer. Suction is administered to the eyeball and the microkeratome makes one swift slice across the top of the cornea. The resulting flap (which should still be hinged to the eye) is pulled away with tiny tweezers.
The laser is then set to emit pulses to remove excess tissue, this process literally only takes seconds to perform. The flap is then re-positioned and a saline solution is applied to clear the eye from debris.
Custom LASIK Surgery
In standard LASIK, the computer inside the laser determines the number and location of laser pulses based solely on the patient’s prescription. Custom LASIK involves the surgeon creating a three-dimensional image of the eye. This image is fed into the computer of the laser so the eye is receiving treatment which is unique to them.
Risks and Complications
As with anything in life, there are risks. If your eye has been under-treated all that is involved to correct this is more surgery. If you have been over-treated then there is nothing you can do other than wear corrective glasses. Loss of vision or compromised vision, especially at night, are other risks. Dry eye syndrome can develop. And vision that has been surgically corrected may decline over time. Another risk is using a ophthalmologist who is not experienced.
Tips on Selecting a LASIK Surgery Surgeon
Ask people you trust for testimonials and don’t just so with the first surgeon you meet. Talk to as many consultants as you can.
On you initial consultation make sure you prepare a list of questions you can and take a note of the answers. You will want to know what level of care you will receive before, during and after the treatment. And of course what costs are involved.
Don’t assume that all surgeons are equal. Although cost will influence your decision, don’t let it be the only factor you take into account. Your eyes are far too important for that.
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