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What are the alternatives to LASIK?
Nonsurgical alternatives to LASIK are contact lenses and eyeglasses
Are you able to wear your colored contact lenses nonprescription even though you had lasik surgery?
In general, if one could wear colored nonprescription contact lenses before LASIK, then they should be able to wear them again once healing is complete at about 6 months. There is a higher risk of infection in patients wearing contact lenses, so it is not recommended for cosmetic usage and only if necessary for some untreated refractive error where there is a medical necessity.
How good is LASIK surgery?
After LASIK, most patients are able to see well enough to pass a driver's license exam without glasses or contact lenses.
What can nearsightedness or myopia be corrected with?
There are a number of ways one could be treated for nearsightedness. For most people, it can be as simple as wearing contacts or eye glasses. There are also surgical options, like LASIK surgery or artificial lens implants.
How long do you need to not wear contacts before LASIK?
If a patient wears contact lenses, they should not be worn for a few weeks prior to surgery. It also is important to discontinue contact lens wear prior to the visual exams to make sure vision is stable.
Contact Lenses?
When shopping for contact lenses you should make sure that they are doctor prescribed. You should also consider buying them in bulk.
How soon after cataract surgery can contact lens be worn?
Basically, if you could wear contacts before LASIK you can wear them afterwards if needed. There are some people who have LASIK because they cannot wear contacts and this is not necessarily going to be helped by LASIK. Also, some people who wear hard or gas permeable contact lenses are not able to wear them as well because the "dome" of the cornea is changed and the lenses will not center well. Finally, if there is some irregular astigmatism caused by the LASIK which is rare, then soft contact lenses will not fully restore the vision. For most people who have LASIK, they are able to go back to contact lens wear if needed after the healing period is completed. You should wait at least six months after your corneal flap will completely adhere to the surface of the eye. The vast majority of patients do not need to wear contact lenses after Lasik. There are some conditions where contacts may be helpful or favourable after laser vision correction procedure. In Conclusion, if you could use contacts comfortably before procedure, it will not be a problem for you to use them again after Lasik.
How do you dispose of unused daily disposable lenses - can you sell them or donate them to charity?
I recently has Lasik and still had many disposable contact lenses unopened. 1-800-contacts (where I purchased them) will give you a full refund if they are still sealed.
Get Good Results with LASIK ?
LASIK, which is an acronym for a laser surgery designed for the cornea, is a quick and fast way to improve vision without resorting to glasses or contact lenses. LASIK surgery should and is performed by an ophthalmologist, a medical doctor that has been trained for eye problems, both medical and surgical, through a 4 year residency program. Cornea specialist are ophthalmologists that have elected to do another year of training specifically for surgeries like LASIK. If you want good results with LASIK, let an ophthalmologist help you, especially a cornea specialist.
What age can you wear colored contact lenses?
An adult should buy your contact lenses for you if you are under 18 but anybody can where contact lenses, make sure you take care of them and get the right size for you.
What do you do with contacts lenses when you take them out?
You should always store them in a contact lens container before you put them in again. This should have some contact lens solution in it, to sterilize the lenses. If they are disposables, then just throw them away and then you can buy contact lenses online
Are TSA regulations regarding disposable contact lenses different from other types of contact lenses"?
Yes, TSA regulations for disposable contact lenses are generally the same as for other types of contact lenses. They should be packed in a clear, resealable bag and declared at security screening.
