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Does Lasik surgery affect facial nerves?
The facial nerve is not affected by LASIK. This is a motor nerve that supplies the face and there is no trauma possible to this nerve during LASIK. The sensory nerves to the cornea are affected temporarily by LASIK and there is a relative anesthesia of the surface of the eye which disappears as the cornea heals over several months.
How does LASIK surgery affect cataract surgery?
If someone has already had successful cataract surgery and requires LASIK to improve myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) or astigmatism, the LASIK procedure would reshape the front of the cornea and should not adversely affect the prior cataract removal and lens implant surgery if LASIK is done after the eye has completely healed from cataract surgery. However, for someone who has previously had LASIK and is now considering cataract surgery, it is not so simple. LASIK reshapes the cornea and corneal measurements are used to calculate the intraocular lens used to replace the cataract. Unfortunately, the calculations currently used do not work as well after LASIK (or other refractive surgery). So, anyone who has previously had corneal refractive surgery prior to cataract surgery may need it again after cataract surgery. For further questions, you should ask your surgeon.
What exactly is Lasik surgery?
Doctorc is great resource to know information on Lasik Surgery.
Where can I find unbiased information about Lasik surgery?
The FDA Lasik Surgery Guide is your best bet. The FDA gives objective information about what to expect before, during, and after Lasik surgery. Also, there is a list of FDA approved Lasik lasers and a discussion of the risks associated with the surgery. Try Web MD's Eye Health Center. Their page on Lasik surgery gives advantages and disadvantages of the surgery.
Which is the better surgery LASIK, Contoura or Z LASIK?
Lasic
What are the risks for LASIK surgery?
Surgeons separate LASIK complications into two categories.
What is the cost of lasik surgery in Pittsburgh?
There are many factors that contribute to the cost of the lasik surgery like type of laser technology and devices used for corneal flap, but you can expect around $2000 per eye for a lasik surgery.
What kinds of vision problems can be corrected by LASIK surgery and by PRK surgery?
Nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism can be corrected using LASIK or PRK.
Can LASIK surgery treat astigmatism?
Laser assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is the most recently developed type of refractive surgery.
What body part does lasik surgery cut?
LASIK eye surgery is performed on the cornea, the clear covering of the outer part of the eye.
What are the benefits of Lasik surgery?
A brief surgery time, speedy results, freedom from eyewear, and future expenses avoided on contacts or glasses replacements are benefits from LASIK surgery.
How safe are lasik eye surgeries?
Lasik eye surgery is a very safe procedure. As with any surgery, there are some dangers and these should be discussed with your doctor prior to surgery.
