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What are the advantages of IntraLase Lasik compared to Traditional Lasik?
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The benefits of IntraLase Lasik is it's suppose to give better vision. Patients where tested in each eye and the preferred IntraLase Lasik over Traditional Lasik.
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What type of lasers does Intralase produce?
Intralase produces Lasers that can be used for eye surgery. The eye surgery that can be performed is called LASIK and this stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis.
How much does LASIK cost in Singapore?
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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.
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.
For what is Wavefront LASIK used mainly?
The Wavefront LASIK method is used to create a more optically perfect eye during eye correction surgery. It has received general praise from those who have undergone it, and they seem more pleased with it than traditional LASIK surgery.
What lasik is better for a army pilot?
For the majority of people who are in the military there are two options. Traditional Laser-Assisted in situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) or Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK). The short answer is PRK. The long answer follows: LASIK is a procedure in which the cornea has a small flap cut into it using a blade called a microkeratome. The flap is then lifted, and a laser (The Excimer Laser) is used to shape the interior of the corneal flap. The advantages of LASIK are the reduced pain and healing time. The disadvantage of LASIK is that years down the road the flap may become dislodged, and you would lose your vision until the flap could be repositioned, and even then you may not be able to see clearly again. PSK is a procedure in which the cornea has the epithelial layer scrubbed off, and then the laser reshapes the surface of the cornea. After the procedure you will be required to wear a contact lens bandage over your eyes, which will be removed 3-4 days later. There is more pain over the next few days as compared to LASIK, but there is no chance of a flap coming undone. The U.S. Army's current policy is that Pilots must have PRK rather than LASIK.
A Breakdown of the Average Lasik Surgery Cost?
Just as with any other surgical procedure, the typical cost of Lasik surgery is determined by a variety of factors. With Lasik, the cost is quoted per eye. Sometimes, the actual price will be more than the quoted one due to unanticipated follow-up appointments or extensive correction. Patients will also need preoperative tests, which increases the overall price. Although patients can have Lasik surgery for as little as $500 USD per eye, most surgeons will not perform this procedure for any less than $1,000 USD per eye.New Technology Influences CostsLasik surgery costs have steadily risen over the years thanks to the integration of new surgical procedures and technologies. For instance, Lasik performed with IntraLase is a lot more costly as opposed to Lasik with Microkeratome. During an IntraLase procedure, a laser is used to cut a flap in the eye and during a Microkeratome surgery, a blade is utilized for creating a flap. IntraLase procedures tend to cost $350 USD more per eye than their Microkertome counterparts.Other Factors That Dictate PriceThe cost of using testing and operating equipment will vary depending on the equipment itself. Some examples of Lasik equipment and tests include corneal thickness measurements, corneal topography, tear film analysis equipment and tracking. And of course, the Lasik laser will influence the cost of surgery.There are more fees that play a role into the price Lasik patients incur. Surgeons will pass on the price of laser lease and maintenance to the patient. If Microkeratome blades or corneal ring segments are needed, the patient will also be charged for those. In addition, the patient will also have to pay for gloves, masks, gowns and medication. Sometimes, the surgeon will charge extra to cover the costs of office overhead and staff salaries, monthly rent, office administration, malpractice insurance and office equipment, which are usually charged in the guise of a "surgeon fee."The Maximum Cost of LasikCurrently, the price of Lasik surgery can run as high as a $2,000-$2,500 USD price range per eye. The final cost will depend on each eye's condition, the included procedures for vision correction, pre-surgical tests, follow-up visits and any necessary subsequent surgeries.
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.
What happens if you squeezed your eyes too hard after lasik?
As long as the eye has had ample time to heal following the surgery, usually nothing happens. There are some eye traumas, though, that can relift the flap that is created in the LASIK surgery. For that reason, there are certain people I recommend not get LASIK surgery b/c of their profession, most notably boxers. There are also freak accidents that may relift the corneal flap as well (like a patient who was hit in the eye with the edge of a 2x4). When this sort of accident occurs, we simply lay the flap back in place and give it time to heal. On the same note, the military used to prohibit LASIK in their pilots because of the fear that the G-force created in high speed planes would dislocate the flap. With the introduction of the Intralase laser, the military not only allows LASIK but performs it routinely on pilots.
What is wavefront lasik?
With traditional LASIK, you essentially receive what's in your prescription glasses or contacts lenses permanently on your cornea to treat your nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. With custom (Wavefront) LASIK, you receive that correction plus the correction for about a dozen other characteristics of your eyes that contribute to blurry vision (like distortion around headlights when you drive at night.) We charge the same at our practice for Custom and standard LASIK to make the decision easy for our patients. Go with the best technology--you won't regret it!
How many people have received contact lens implants?
"Well not as many as the traditional Lasik procedures, but contact lens implants are becoming more popular all the time. The cost is 3 times more expensive than Lasik but the results are showing much more promise."
Which is the better surgery LASIK, Contoura or Z LASIK?
Lasic
