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What Do You Think About Lasik Eye Surgery?
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Question: I want to get lasik surgery but I remember about 9 years ago when I was about 18 and I wanted to get the procedure done, someone I worked with told me that it was dangerous. She told me before lasik there was a different type of eye surgery. It produced the same result as the lasik but 20 years later there vision was worse than before and they were practically blind. That scared me. Is this true? Is lasik surgery safe?
6 Comments
October 16th, 2009 at 9:18 am
LASIK eye surgery is a medical procedure that can correct your vision by altering the physical properties of your eye. Unlike traditional surgical procedures that depend upon the skills and steadiness of the surgeon’s hand, advanced LASIK eye surgery is computer controlled.
The more progressive LASIK surgery centers perform in-depth analysis of your eyes as an evaluation procedure to determine if you’re a good candidate for the LASIK procedure. The evaluation process, which is largely controlled by computer itself, maps the overall physical makeup of each eye. A traditional eye exam determines your visual abilities and then an exhaustive computer analysis determines if your eyes can be enhanced by the LASIK procedure.
In addition to determining whether or not you’re a good candidate for LASIK, the procedure also records quite a bit of data that’s specific to your eyes. If you choose to proceed with the LASIK surgery, this data is used to program the computer controlled LASIK equipment to insure that your eyes are modified exactly in the proper manner so as to provide maximum benefit.
LASIK eye surgery does carry some risks, such as loss of vision. In some extremely rare cases, the patient may lose vision due to equipment malfunction, scarring or healing related complications.
One common risk of LASIK eye surgery is that any dry eye condition that is experienced right after surgery may hamper the healing process. Signs of dryness are burning, redness and decreased vision. If this dry eye condition persists, you may have to medicate to improve tear duct function and use artificial tears to maintain the proper level of moisture. You must keep your eyes moist after LASIK surgery in order to promote healing.
LASIK eye surgery is relatively safe and it can free you from glasses and contacts. Before you commit to LASIK surgery, make sure that you consider all the advantages and disadvantages of having the procedure. Ask the doctor lots of questions so that you can make an informed decision about whether LASIK eye surgery is the right choice for you.
October 16th, 2009 at 9:31 am
There have been many advancements in vision correction surgery. Twenty years ago, it was impossible that they would have been able to accomplish what they can do now.
Lasik was perfect for me. I see without correction now, and I wore corrective lenses since the age of seven, and my eyes got progressively worse.
October 16th, 2009 at 10:13 am
Lasik is great. You just need to do a bit of research on the place you are thinking of going to. I did the procedure one year ago, and it was awesome. I dont have to go through the hassle of taking off my contacts when i go to sleep. And think of the money you will save in glasses, contacts, solution and all that stuff. I also heard alot of negative things about lasik and how it can get worse. But so far im doing okay. =)
October 16th, 2009 at 10:37 am
i think lasik is a great thing…my dad had it a few years back and he loved it…we are both basically blind without contacts or glasses…i plan to have it also when i can afford it. the key is to find a GOOD doctor that has many procedures under his belt. ask around and don’t go for some 2for1 deal or choose doctor just because its cheaper. do your research until you feel comfortable that you have found the right person.
October 16th, 2009 at 10:48 am
i had it done 4 yrs ago and it has so changed my life their are risks with everything thesedays this is just to safegaurd you its a simple procedure lasts 20 mins its painless and i could see the next morning perfect i really cant reccomend it enough
October 16th, 2009 at 10:54 am
Research your doctor carefully. Find a good one, who screens you thoroughly, and you should do fine.