LASIK. Laser Eye Vision Correction. Is it the Right Choice for You?

LASIK, aka in-Situ Keratomileusis, has benefits over traditional eye surgery. The LASIK procedure goes under a protective layer of corneal tissue.

As a result, there is less surface area to heal, less risk of scarring, less risk of corneal haze, less postoperative need for medications, and vision returns more rapidly, often within a day or so. LASIK can also treat a higher range of vision errors.

Each procedure varies due to differences in vision and patients. Most patients will pass a drivers test without contacts or glasses after the LASIK surgery.

IS LASIK RIGHT FOR ME?

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.

Frequently patients looking into LASIK are near-sighted, far-sighted or have astigmatism. Although you need to be healthy and prove to have healthy vision in general, age should not be considered. LASIK is successfully performed on people from their teens to retirement age.

If you are ready for a change in your life, to correct your vision, you are ready for LASIK.

Laser eye surgery, or LASIK, is not recommended while taking some medications. Consult your physician or surgeon. It is not recommended for women who are pregnant or nursing.

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 LASIK benefit is permanent visual correction and a life without the hassle of glasses or contact lenses.

The LASIK procedure pain free and convenient. Both eyes can be done at the same time and the entire procedure generally takes on about two hours and can go back to work soon, usually the next day. You will live a vision corrected life without the hassle of glasses or contacts and don't forget, you are going to save money on contacts, fluids etc., and / or glasses themselves! This is a significant savings for the long term. If you were allergic to your contacts you can kiss that issue goodbye as well.

Visual recovery is rapid; within the first 24 hours, you have a great majority of your new improved vision. Most all of my patients can drive the next day without the need for glasses or contacts.

ABOUT THE LASER EYE SURGERY PROCEDURE

Your eyes will be numbed using anesthesia contained in eye drops. Your eye will be held open with a small holder in order to prevent you from blinking and creating a problem during the procedure.

Your surgeon will use something called a microkeratome to make a little "flap" in the cornea. You will look directly into a light and the procedure will be performed to reshape your cornea. This is generally accomplished in less than a minute! You may feel some pressure on the eye but no pain or discomfort. The protective flap will be folded back where it bonds with your eye with any stitches or other means of securing it. Your eye heals itself!

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