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What are the risks for LASIK surgery?
Surgeons separate LASIK complications into two categories.
Dr. Thompson performed my lasik about 11 years ago. Goof job! Is it possible to now correct astigmatism that has increased in my left eye with another procedure I also have some dryness in this eye.?
Yes, it is possible to correcty most of lasik complications. You shall need a detailed exam and shall need to see Dr.Gulani who is a world expert on fixing lasik complications http://www.allaboutvision.com/visionsurgery/lasik.htm this link has a complete guide regarding the lasik surgery and some other questions rearding lasik surgery.
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.
Where is lasik available?
LASIK is available throughout the world and in most cities.
Can Pneumonia come from surgery?
Pneumonia is also one of the most frequent infectious complications of all types of surgery
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.
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.
What are some common complaints against LASIK eye centers?
According to the Better Business Bureau the most common complaints include minor medical complications such as headaches and disputes over the price of LASIK. Some patients have also complained of eye irritation after LASIK surgery. My friend got Lasix and his major complaint was that one eye was more vision corrected that the other eye. It bothered him so much they had to go in and do the other eye.
How effective is lasik?
Lasik is a very effective eye surgery. Nearsighted or farsighted patients usually get excellent results with Lasik vision correction procedure. Progress in Lasik technology during the last years has also translated to a higher chance of obtaining 20/20 or better vision. According to available statistics, more than 90 percent of patients who have Lasik done obtain 20/40 or better vision after procedure and no longer have to use eyeglasses or contact lenses; 55 percent of patients get 20/20 or better vision after Lasik. The FDA found that complications take place in 1% to 5% of Lasik procedures.
Can LASIK surgery treat astigmatism?
Laser assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is the most recently developed type of refractive surgery.
What do you have to do to become a lasik eye surgeon?
LASIK surgeons go to med school, do a residency in ophthalmology, and most do a corneal and refractive surgery fellowship.
Can you get disability insurance before having lasik eye surgury?
Disability insurance can be for a variety of reasons and most are unrelated to your ability to have LASIK eye surgery. If you are visually disabled then it is unlikely that LASIK would be a suitable treatment.
