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Laser Eye Surgery
Laser eye surgery is used to cure the human eyes of non-refractive conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, glaucoma and many other defects.
436 Questions
What main procedures are used in laser eye surgery?
The most common operation is the LASIK. It is a corrective procedure (refractive surgery done with the help of a LASER) used to address vision problems. The healing time is also reduced in this operation.
Can laser eye surgery fix a lazy eye?
In general, if you are referring to an eye muscle disorder in which the eye position is not straight, there is no laser for these procedures yet. Most eye muscle surgeries are traditional surgeries in which muscles are moved to new positions on the eye using an operating microscope or mounted loupe spectacles with high magnification. There are no skin incisions and of course the eye is never removed ( a common public concern). Repositioning the eye muscles takes a highly skilled expert in "strabismus" and most of us that do this are also pediatric ophthalmologists.
In children who have amblyopia, or a visually lazy eye, the treatments continue to be glasses and patch therapy. The headlines in today's papers as you may have read concern new intraocular implants that are being researched to treat amblyopia in some children who have one really near or far sighted eye and either cannot wear glasses due to the high difference in power, or will not tolerate a contact lens. Unfortunately such procedures are without a documented track record, and are new. Also none of them are used for adults as the brain and the eye complete almost all visual development by the late teens.
What is the approximate cost of lasik eye surgery in the Cleveland Oh area?
The approximate cost of lasik eye surgery in the Clevland, OH area is $2,150. However, if you are looking for a quote that is specific to your eyes and vision, it would be best to contact a local surgeon to get the best price available to you since the surgery differs greatly between providers.
When was laser eye surgery invented?
Laser was made by Theodore H. Maiman in 1960, in California.
..or by Gordon Gould in 1957
Actually...Albert Einstein laid the foundation for the laser in 1917. The first working laser is the one mentioned in the previous post. Actually...it was made by Arthur L. Schawlow in the year 1958How can you make your lips bigger without any type of surgery or makeup?
a good way for a temporary plump would be to use a old toothbrush with rustled brushes and exfoliate your lips. cover them with vaseline first and wait for the vaseline to sit before exfoliating. be careful not to do this too hard as your lips are delicate. make sure your lips are NOT CHAPPED and apply moisture thru chapstick or vaseline (not lipstick/gloss!!!)to your lips immediately after exfoliating. lipstick and gloss will dry out your lips even more so you'd have big lips but chapped ones as well. this trick will not only make your lips bigger, but it will give a more reddish and more natural color to your lips as well. (temporary tho of course)
The other alternative is to use a lip plumper. There are several on the market, some of which are better than others. A good one that appears to have a lot of good reviews is http://lusciouslips.org. You will find once it is applied that your lips start tingling, however this is supposed to happen and means the product is working on plumping your lips. With most lip plumpers the results should be immediate or at the most 5 to 10 minutes.
What is the difference between Lasik and PRK?
LASIK and PRK are both laser procedures that correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia. The main difference between the two is the following: LASIK uses a microtome knife or laser to create a flap followed by use of an Eximer laser to ablate the corneal tissues. PRK, on the other hand, uses a sterile brush or laser to scrape away the surface corneal epithelial cells, followed by use an Excimer laser to ablate and reshape the corneal tissue. Although PRK takes longer to heal and produces more discomfort than LASIK, it is an ideal surgery for patients with thin corneas and large pupils. To learn more about PRK and LASIK, send your queries to http://www.about-eyes.com/ or CataractCoach@twitter.com. Thanks for asking.
What is the price for laser eye surgery?
The cost of laser eye surgery varies between locations and the price you pay will depend on the speciality of your ophthalmologist, the location of the eye clinic and the extent of corrective vision treatment needed. For more information on the cost of laser eye surgery, see here: http://www.visitandcare.com/laser-eye-surgery-abroad/guides/treatment/lasik/cost
Do the risks of laser eye surgery outweigh potential benefit?
All surgeries come with associated risks. Laser eye surgery has been around for many years now and the technology is still improving. I have several friends and family members who have had the surgery done, and thankfully have not heard of any complications to date.
What company has the cheapest lasik price?
Most patients are very pleased with the results of their refractive surgery. However, like any other medical procedure, there are risks involved. That's why it is important for you to understand the limitations and possible complications of refractive surgery. Before undergoing a refractive procedure, you should carefully weigh the risks and benefits based on your own personal value system, and try to avoid being influenced by friends that have had the procedure or doctors encouraging you to do so. * Some patients lose vision. Some patients lose lines of vision on the vision chart that cannot be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or surgery as a result of treatment. * Some patients develop debilitating visual symptoms. Some patients develop glare, halos, and/or double vision that can seriously affect nighttime vision. Even with good vision on the vision chart, some patients do not see as well in situations of low contrast, such as at night or in fog, after treatment as compared to before treatment. * You may be under treated or over treated. Only a certain percent of patients achieve 20/20 vision without glasses or contacts. You may require additional treatment, but additional treatment may not be possible. You may still need glasses or contact lenses after surgery. This may be true even if you only required a very weak prescription before surgery. If you used reading glasses before surgery, you may still need reading glasses after surgery. * Some patients may develop severe dry eye syndrome. As a result of surgery, your eye may not be able to produce enough tears to keep the eye moist and comfortable. Dry eye not only causes discomfort, but can reduce visual quality due to intermittent blurring and other visual symptoms. This condition may be permanent. Intensive drop therapy and use of plugs or other procedures may be required. * Results are generally not as good in patients with very large refractive errors of any type. You should discuss your expectations with your doctor and realize that you may still require glasses or contacts after the surgery. * For some farsighted patients, results may diminish with age. If you are farsighted, the level of improved vision you experience after surgery may decrease with age. This can occur if your manifest refraction (a vision exam with lenses before dilating drops) is very different from your cycloplegic refraction (a vision exam with lenses after dilating drops). * Long-term data are not available. LASIK is a relatively new technology. The first laser was approved for LASIK eye surgery in 1998. Therefore, the long-term safety and effectiveness of LASIK surgery is not known. Additional Risks if you are Considering the Following: * MonovisionMonovision is one clinical technique used to deal with the correction of presbyopia, the gradual loss of the ability of the eye to change focus for close-up tasks that progresses with age. The intent of monovision is for the presbyopic patient to use one eye for distance viewing and one eye for near viewing. This practice was first applied to fit contact lens wearers and more recently to LASIK and other refractive surgeries. With contact lenses, a presbyopic patient has one eye fit with a contact lens to correct distance vision, and the other eye fit with a contact lens to correct near vision. In the same way, with LASIK, a presbyopic patient has one eye operated on to correct the distance vision, and the other operated on to correct the near vision. In other words, the goal of the surgery is for one eye to have vision worse than 20/20, the commonly referred to goal for LASIK surgical correction of distance vision. Since one eye is corrected for distance viewing and the other eye is corrected for near viewing, the two eyes no longer work together. This results in poorer quality vision and a decrease in depth perception. These effects of monovision are most noticeable in low lighting conditions and when performing tasks requiring very sharp vision. Therefore, you may need to wear glasses or contact lenses to fully correct both eyes for distance or near when performing visually demanding tasks, such as driving at night, operating dangerous equipment, or performing occupational tasks requiring very sharp close vision (e.g., reading small print for long periods of time). Many patients cannot get used to having one eye blurred at all times. Therefore, if you are considering monovision with LASIK, make sure you go through a trial period with contact lenses to see if you can tolerate monovision, before having the surgery performed on your eyes. Find out if you pass your state's driver's license requirements with monovision. In addition, you should consider how much your presbyopia is expected to increase in the future. Ask your doctor when you should expect the results of your monovision surgery to no longer be enough for you to see near-by objects clearly without the aid of glasses or contacts, or when a second surgery might be required to further correct your near vision. * Bilateral Simultaneous TreatmentYou may choose to have LASIK surgery on both eyes at the same time or to have surgery on one eye at a time. Although the convenience of having surgery on both eyes on the same day is attractive, this practice is riskier than having two separate surgeries. If you decide to have one eye done at a time, you and your doctor will decide how long to wait before having surgery on the other eye. If both eyes are treated at the same time or before one eye has a chance to fully heal, you and your doctor do not have the advantage of being able to see how the first eye responds to surgery before the second eye is treated. Another disadvantage to having surgery on both eyes at the same time is that the vision in both eyes may be blurred after surgery until the initial healing process is over, rather than being able to rely on clear vision in at least one eye at all times. Finding the Right Doctor
If you are considering refractive surgery, make sure you: * Compare. The levels of risk and benefit vary slightly not only from procedure to procedure, but from device to device depending on the manufacturer, and from surgeon to surgeon depending on their level of experience with a particular procedure. * Don't base your decision simply on cost and don't settle for the first eye center, doctor, or procedure you investigate. Remember that the decisions you make about your eyes and refractive surgery will affect you for the rest of your life. * Be wary of eye centers that advertise, "20/20 vision or your money back" or "package deals." There are never any guarantees in medicine. * Read. It is important for you to read the patient handbook provided to your doctor by the manufacturer of the device used to perform the refractive procedure. Your doctor should provide you with this handbook and be willing to discuss his/her outcomes (successes as well as complications) compared to the results of studies outlined in the handbook. Even the best screened patients under the care of most skilled surgeons can experience serious complications. * During surgery. Malfunction of a device or other error, such as cutting a flap of cornea through and through instead of making a hinge during LASIK surgery, may lead to discontinuation of the procedure or irreversible damage to the eye. * After surgery. Some complications, such as migration of the flap, inflammation or infection, may require another procedure and/or intensive treatment with drops. Even with aggressive therapy, such complications may lead to temporary loss of vision or even irreversible blindness. Under the care of an experienced doctor, carefully screened candidates with reasonable expectations and a clear understanding of the risks and alternatives are likely to be happy with the results of their refractive procedure. Advertising
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Do white babies have blue eyes?
Usually, when children are born, their eyes aren't the natural color. Then when babies get 4 or 5 their eyes turn to the natural color.
Examples:
* When I was born, I had blue eyes, and I am a white american. But when I grew up, I ended up with brown eyes. * When my mom was born, she had brown eyes, and she is a white american. But when she grew up, she ended up with green eyes.
What did the Egyptian use for eye surgery?
Everyone in ancient Egypt wore eye makeup--men, women and children alike. They wore a green powder called malachite, and a black powder called kohl. Kohl protects the eyes from the sun, and helps keep away the Evil Eye.
How much does lasik cost at TLC?
"TLC lasik offers a free initial eye exam for patients interested in lasik surgery. This is a possitive, because if a person is not a good candidate for lasik, then they would not have wasted their money on the exam."
In India where to get Lasik surgery?
My Lasik Experience :U really need to do your homework on choosing your surgeon.I decided on Dr Tripti Mongia after i was recommended by a friend and met her.She did all my check up's personally ,unlike the other center i went to ,where i was being attended to by the person who gives the glass number.After my Lasik treatment,i was quite comfortable,u do have a bit of irritation for about an hour or so.Next day i could read the smallest last line on the chart,and after years of wearing glasses,believe me ,it was the greatest experience of my life.I would definitely recommend anyone considering Lasik Dr Mongia's name.
India LASIK Eye Surgery Guide
New World iCare is the Best centre in India for the LASIK surgery as they offer State of the Art Laser vision correction procedures in Mumbai, India.
Dr Tripti Mongia also had been associated with Rushabh Eye Hospital and Laser Center-Mumbai,India and still is in affiliation.Dr.Jayant P Shah also the acquaintance is one of the best Internationally certified Lasik surgeon in India.hE IS THE DIRECTOR OF RUSHABH EYE HOSPITAL AND LASER CENTER-MUMBAI INDIA .
Will lasik work if I need glasses for near-sightedness and reading?
From this question, it seems that you are probably over 40 years old and you are currently in bifocals for near vision with nearsighted correction for distance on the top part of your glasses. We see many patients with this situation and LASIK can work for you, and here is how.
First of all, the LASIK can correct the vision for the distance vision assuming that you are otherwise a candidate for this procedure. It can correct fairly large amounts of nearsightedness as well as astigmatism. This solves your distance vision issue, but not the near vision.
For near vision you would have a choice of either getting some "over the counter" type reading glasses, or you could have one eye purposely undercorrected for monovision. In monovision one eye is focused for distance whereas the other for near. Many have worn contact lenses with this configuration successfully and it works for a lot of people with LASIK but a word of caution.
Not everyone like monovision. It can reduce the depth perception, and for people who critically need sharp distance vision may not be ideal. You should try this with simulation by contact lenses or glasses before making this a permanent change. The other option is to have what is known as modified monovision, and here the one eye is left less nearsighted which makes this an easier transition. The downside is that you would still need some glasses for reading smaller print. Your doctor can review these different options with you and help you to pick out which if any type of monovision would work for you.
We see many patients over the age of 40 who are extremely happy with their LASIK correction. Many do not mind reading glasses alone, and some are pleased with monovision. It really depends on how nearsighted you are to begin with. In general if you are very dependent on glasses, you will appreciate this, but if you can take your glasses off and read well, you might not be a good candidate.
Where can I go in michigan to have lasik eye surgery?
It's hard to give an exact price for lasik surgery in Michigan because the price varies. The pricing varies based on the problem with the eyes also which doctor you go to. So make a few appointments and compare prices!
How can you find a good Lasik surgery center?
Lasik eye centers are very popular and can be found worldwide. You can check you phone books for eye centers in the area you are living. You could also ask co workers or friends that may have had work done to see where they went to.
What are the symptoms of dry eyes?
Causes of dry eye syndrome before or after LASIK include:
Older age, particularly if you are female and have undergone menopause.
Allergy medications (antihistamines), certain blood pressure medications and anti-depressants that can decrease eye moisture.
Autoimmune diseases such as Sjogren's syndrome.
Unusually dry climates or environments, such as a room that is highly heated or air-conditioned.
How is laser eye surgery performed?
LASIK surgery is done by creating a flap of corneal tissue with a blade or laser, exposing the corneal tissue under the flap that needs to be treated, reshaping the cornea by removing tissue with the Eximer laser and laying the flap back in place for the tissues to heal. To determine if someone is a suitable candidate for LASIK surgery, an eye surgeon must be consulted. For other concerns, you may visit http://www.about-eyes.com/ or CataractCoach@twitter.com. Thanks for asking.
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."
What causes post menopausal fluid in uterus?
In post menopausal women, the cervical opening often thickens and may close alltogether. This is called 'cervical stenosis'. This may be caused by scarring from previous endometrial ablations or from growing fibroids which are benign tumors inside the uterus or the uterine wall. Fluid may collect inside the uterus because it cannot travel out of the constricted cervical opening. This is usually detected by ultrasound. Your doctor may request an 'endometrial biopsy' which is a procedure involving gently dilating the cervical opening and removing tissue for examination by a pathologist. The tissue will be examined for cancer cells. Just going through this procedure may be enough to have the fluid drain since the cervix will be opened wide enough for the small biopsy tube. If the fluid, pelvic pain, pressure, or other symptoms are not resolved by this procedure, the next step is a D&C (dilation and curettage) which is the gentle removal of tissue inside the uterus....a more involved procedure.
How expensive is the average Lasik surgery?
The cost of laser eye surgery will greatly depend on factors such as insurance as well as the specific procedure being performed. Laser eye surgery, however, can cost anywhere from several hundred dollars up to ten thousand dollars.
How safe is laser back surgery?
Laser surgery is generally safe and is far less traumatic to the body than traditional surgery methods. Whether laser back surgery is effective depends on the patient.
When did laser eye surgery begin?
Who knows? Eye surgeries, especially cataract removals are some of the oldest surgical procedures that exist, stretching back to Biblical times.
Yes it will. Try to force your voice to much. Like any surgery it will take time to heal. If you have further questions it's best to discuss them with your doctor.
