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What is the purpose of refractive surgery?
Refractive surgery makes it possible for people to see without their glasses. The surgery reshapes the cornea, Lasik is one one of the most popular types of refractive surgery.
Can Optometrist perform refractive surgery?
Optometrists cannot perform refractive surgeries like LASIK or PRK; these procedures are done by ophthalmologists, who are medical doctors trained in surgery. However, optometrists play a crucial role in this process. They assess if you’re a good candidate, refer you to the right specialist, and provide pre- and post-operative care. For example, Dr. Bruce Coward, Optometrist, works closely with ophthalmologists to guide patients through refractive surgery from evaluation to aftercare, ensuring safe and effective results.
What complications may occur after eye surgery?
Undercorrection or overcorrection in refractive surgery. Undercorrected refractive surgery patients usually can be treated with an enhancement, but overcorrected patients will need to use eyeglasses or contact lenses.
What are the risks involved in refractive surgery?
There are many risks to any kind of surgery. Refractive surgery is very risky and you can end up having deformed limbs and even loss of use from the area being operated on.
What are possible complications from refractive surgery?
Lasik refractive surgery for the eyes has been around for a number of years now and has very little complications. One of them is hemoraging which is common but minor.
How much does laser refractive surgery cost?
"Depending on where you live and where you get the laser refractive surgery performed, the price may vary accordingly. You should expect to pay between $1,500 and $3,000."
In which hospitals can one get laser refractive surgery in Chicago?
One can get laser refractive surgery in Chicago at the Tripler Army Medical Center, the Midwest Center for Sight, and at the University of Chicago Hospital.
What is involved in refractive eye surgery?
"Refractive eye surgery is also known as laser eye surgery. It removes the first layer over the eye that keeps you from seeing as well, making you not need glasses."
How do you get laser eye surgery?
Find a reputable ophthalmologist in your area who is fellowship trained in Cornea and Refractive Surgery.
What type of laser is used during refractive surgery to reshape the cornea?
Refractive surgeries use an excimer laser to reshape the cornea.
What is laser refractive surgery and what are its benefits?
Laser refractive surgery is one of the many available vision correction procedures. Lasers are used to manipulate the shape of the Cornea, and eliminate the need for eyeglasses or contacts. Advantages of laser refractive surgery are that it is an out-patient procedure, meaning no over-night hospitalization, and it eliminates the need to continually spend money on contacts.
What are the potential risks of refractive eye surgery?
Some of the risks of refractive eye surgery are Corneal Ectasia, as well as, ghosting, halos, starbursts, double vision, and dry-eye syndrome. There is also a risk of the flap created in surgery of coming off completely.
