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"Lasik is not the only corrective eye surgery available, but it is one of the most common. Other procedures exist for treating cataracts. Some people are candidates for having lens replacement surgeries which do not use lasers at all."
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Is lasik the only option for corrective eye surgery?
Yes, currently, lasik is the most tested option for corrective eye surgery. It is the safest possible surgery available if you discount others that are still in their testing stages.
Can you run after lasik eye surgery?
Yes, but only after a given recovery period... Kindly see the related link 'Lasik Surgery Clinic' for this.
Are there side-effects to getting corrective eye surgery?
"Potential side effects to corrective eye surgery include discomfort 24-48 hours post surgery, glare, seeing halos around images, difficulty driving at night,fluctuation in vision,and dry eyes.Due to the complexity of corrective eye surgery, all changes done to the cornea are irreversible, that is to say they can only be altered with another surgical procedure."
What are the risks involved in lasik surgery?
The lasik surgery is a very safe surgical procedure performed by experienced eye doctors. Only one in 112,500 patients have had complications to lasik surgery and among those fewer actually were beyond repair by additional eye surgery or treatment.
In there only one type of machine that performs lasik surgery?
Nope, St. Luke's Vision Laser Center even has 2 excimer laser systems which are available for use in performing Lasik surgery. Refer to the link (Best eye center Manila) I've provided below for more info. on the technology used for refractive surgery...
What is lazer eye surgery?
Many people have heard of LASIK eye surgery but do not understand anything about it other than it is a medical procedure that can correct your vision. LASIK is a much newer treatment for correcting vision than glasses and contact lenses. It also cannot be reversed. Both of these factors scare potential patients from learning anything further about it.What is LASIK?LASIK is an acronym for laser in situ keratomileusis or laser assisted keratomileusis. This name is a fancy way of saying that a laser is used to assist in reshaping the cornea without touching any other part of the eye. LASIK can be used to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. While ophthalmologists have been performing procedures to reshape the cornea for over 50 years, LASIK is a much newer procedure. The first clinical trials in the United States took place in 1995.Who Can Benefit from LASIK?LASIK can benefit almost anyone with nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism. LASIK patients should strongly desire to be rid of their glasses and/or contact lenses. Some preexisting conditions will keep doctors from performing LASIK surgery on some patients. Because of this, a consultation and physical examination may be necessary. No list of conditions exists that prevents the surgery from being performed. It is up to the individual doctor and other health factors of the patient. If LASIK cannot be performed, one type of corneal surgery may be suggested by the doctor.What Are The Results of LASIK?LASIK improves the vision of over 50 percent of patients to 20/20 or better. However, no guarantees exist that the surgery will allow patients to see without the aid of corrective lenses. The minimum vision to drive without corrective lenses in most states is 20/40, and LASIK achieves this result in more than 90 percent of patients. This still leaves nearly 10 percent who must wear corrective lenses while driving even after the surgery. For patients over the age of 40, success rates are lower. Most people over 40 who undergo the LASIK procedure still wear corrective lenses in some situations.After LASIKAfter the LASIK surgery, recovery times may vary. Some patients have the surgery on only one eye at a time. This requires the wearing a single corrective lens until the time of the second surgery. While it is more convenient to have both eyes done at the same session, some doctors prefer to see how one eye responds before performing in on the other. After each operation, patients usually report being able to see clearly within one to two days. As long as the patient can see adequately, all of the patient's usual activities can be immediately resumed.
Where can one go for lasik eye surgery?
I can tell you who can't A minor. Lasik surgery on minors is prohibited by law. Pregnant or breastfeeding women Hormonal changes during pregnancy cause women's refractive state fluctuations which means that any Lasik procedure would be unsuccessful. Suffering from diseases that may cause hormone fluctuation. Such as diabetes Using medication that could cost fluctuations in vision. Before you start seriously thinking about Lasik you must consult your ophthalmologist .
What is the difference between Lasik and Contoura vision?
While the conventional LASIK surgery maps only 200 points on the cornea, the Contoura vision surgery maps 22000 points on cornea. Fewer complications: Contoura vision surgery has fewer complications as compared to conventional LASIK surgery. The damage to the tissue is relatively less and has faster healing time.
How much does Lasik surgery cost?
Lasik surgery is more affordable than ever. It depends on region, but the national average is $3,375. The highest reported price in 2012 was only $6,500, so the procedure is affordable everywhere.
How long does a LASIK procedure take?
Standard LASIK takes from 10 to 20 minutes to perform and the results are immediate.
Are Contoura Vision and Femto-Lasik the same If not, what are the differences between them?
Here are some differences between Contoura vision surgery and LASIK: Better results: Contoura surgery is better than LASIK in terms of visual clarity and refractive error correction. In some patients, the corrections are better than 6/6. Wider range: The scope of Contoura is not limited to vision correction, but rather can treat disorders of corneal curvature. Advanced Technology: The technology used in Contoura surgery is more advanced compared to traditional LASIK surgeries. While traditional LASIK surgery maps only 200 points on the cornea, Contoura vision surgery displays 22,000 points on the cornea. Fewer complications: Contoura vision surgery has fewer complications than traditional LASIK surgery. Tissue damage is relatively smaller and has a faster healing time.
What is the average cost of lasik surgery, in Thief River Falls?
The cost can range from $1500 - $3500, depending on the practice. Most practices have a variety of financing options. This article has a lot of info about Lasik surgery, the costs, etc. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/faq/lasik-cost-price.htm Lasik eye surgery to which you refer is an elective procedure and is not covered by insurance. Most physicians have special financing plans that you might investigate. For the most part, expect to pay $1500 - $2300. You will see ads for surgery (per eye) as low as $299, but the cost reflects only a simple procedure. Most eye corrections require much more and thus cost more.
