Laser Eye Surgery

There are several dangers to spine surgery since the spine is a vital, complex, and sensitive bone in our body. During surgery, your spinal cord could be damaged, which can lead to nerve damage involve different conditions such as paralysis. If the surgery is to relieve pain, the surgery can actually end up causing more pain or chronic pain. Spinal surgery is very stressful on the body which can lead to future pain, can lead to blood clots, and ruptured discs. It is best to discuss the dangers with your doctor at your convenience.

Laser correction surgery can be performed on people with an astigmatism, but check with your eye care professional. Depending on what needs to be corrected, some cases may not be good candidates.

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.

It's possible, but not likely. LASIK surgery changes the natural shape of the eyes by ablating (removing) part of the cornea to change a person's prescription. When changing the natural shape of the eye, this induces what are called higher order aberrations. (ie - spherical aberration, coma aberration, etc. ) These aberrations make seeing 20/10 nearly impossible. I have seen patients with 20/15 results, but it's not usually a crisp 20/15, and usually results in a slight fuzziness or haze around letters and halos around car headlights/streetlights at night.

Yes, you can. Common cold isn't an absolute contraindication for surgery. However, if viral infection affects the lungs, the surgery should be postponed.

LASIK is a surgical procedure to correct vision. It is an acronym which stands for Laser Assisted Stromal In-situ Keratomileusis. This is what is actually done in a LASIK procedure. LASIKplus is a branding or marketing name given to a corporate group of centers which have as their main business purpose to perform LASIK surgery. There is no real plus or anything different that these centers are able to do than any other LASIK provider. The real company behind LASIKplus (or LASIK+) is LCA-Vision which trades under the stock ticker LCAV. Perhaps they believed that the name LCAV was not appealing enough to the public, so they opened centers with the LASIKplus moniker.

All LASIK involves two steps, first to make a flap and then to use a laser to reshape the cornea. The most advanced treatment option is to also use a laser of a different type to make the flap. Many centers have these capabilities. It is best for patients to seek a doctor, not a corporate entity whom they trust with their eyes and their vision. This trust should be based on that doctor's own reputation and experience. Many corporate centers hide behind the corporate name, with multiple doctors available to perform procedures. These centers quote statistics based on the overall performance of all of their doctors, but what is most important is the care given to an individual patient by their own doctor.

Visit your eye doctor to determine which corrective eye surgery will improve your eyesight, then ask for a detailed explanation of the cost of the procedure.

That would depend on the reason.

With parental consent, any age.

But if you want to get it done off your own back, you would have to be 18+.

When looking to get corrective laser vision surgery it is important to make sure you are eligilble. If you are eligible it will cost about 2000 dollars in order to have this surgery performed.

improves myopic vision by permanently changing the shape of the cornea so that light rays focus properly on the retina. These procedures are performed on an outpatient basis and generally take 10-30 minutes

Many VA hospitals offer a range of orthopedic and spinal procedures, including some minimally invasive techniques. However, the availability of laser spine surgery specifically may vary by location and the specific capabilities of the facility. It's best to check directly with your local VA hospital or their website for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the services they provide.

While there are now several Laser Centres in Dehradun, among the more popular and reputed ones are Drishti Eye Centre at Astley Hall and Navjyoti Eye Hospital & Dehradun wave Lasic Centre. Dehradun has become a major centre for Lasik tourism and draws patients from all over India and abroad due to the high standards of equipments and treatments available. The world's fastest new EX500 LAser from Alcon was recently installed at Dehradun, the first such installation in North India. It is best to seek a consultation for preoperative evaluation at one of the centres to get first hand information on the services available.

Someone can go to get more information on wavefront LASIK on the internet from people's experiences with wavefront LASIK or going to centers that perform the LASIK treatment and getting information on the procedure there.

it means you have implants after cataract surgery.

Corrective eye laser surgery can be any excimer laser corneal surgery or refractive surgery that improves vision by correcting errors of refraction(check out Cornea Surgery in the related links). If you want a list of the various corrective eye laser surgery procedures you can refer to the related link (Eye Surgery Manila, Philippines) that I have provided below.

Green light laser therapy, also known as green light laser prostatectomy or photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP), is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which is the enlargement of the prostate gland.

During the procedure, a high-powered laser emitting green light is used to precisely target and vaporize excess prostate tissue. The laser energy is absorbed by the hemoglobin in the blood vessels, causing coagulation and sealing off the blood supply to the enlarged prostate tissue. This leads to the removal or reduction of obstructive tissue, relieving urinary symptoms associated with BPH.

Green light laser therapy offers several advantages over traditional surgical methods for treating BPH, such as transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). These advantages include:

Minimally Invasive: Green light laser therapy is a minimally invasive procedure performed through the urethra, eliminating the need for external incisions. It reduces the risk of complications and allows for faster recovery compared to traditional open surgeries.

Reduced Bleeding: The laser energy used in green light laser therapy cauterizes blood vessels as it vaporizes the tissue, resulting in minimal bleeding during the procedure. This reduces the need for blood transfusions and decreases the risk of post-operative complications.

Shorter Hospital Stay: Due to its minimally invasive nature, green light laser therapy often requires a shorter hospital stay compared to traditional surgical methods. Many patients can be discharged on the same day or within a day or two after the procedure.

Faster Recovery: The recovery period after green light laser therapy is generally shorter than with traditional surgical approaches. Patients typically experience less pain and discomfort and can resume normal activities within a relatively short time.

Effective Results: Green light laser therapy has been shown to effectively relieve urinary symptoms caused by BPH, such as frequent urination, weak urine flow, and urinary urgency. It provides long-term improvement in urinary function and quality of life for many patients.

It's important to note that green light laser therapy is a medical procedure that should be performed by a qualified urologist or surgeon experienced in this technique. Consulting with a healthcare professional can help determine if green light laser therapy is a suitable treatment option for your specific condition and discuss potential risks and benefits.

Standard LASIK takes from 10 to 20 minutes to perform and the results are immediate.

LASIK is performed on the front clear layer of the eye known as the cornea, so it never changes the eye color. There is a new eyelash enhancer medication known as latisse and it is not supposed to be placed in the eye but can on occasion darken lighter colored eyes permanently if it is used in the eye.

Yes, LASIK can be used to "fine tune" the results of cataract surgery with lens implants. This is best performed after the eye has stabilized and after YAG laser capsulotomy if it is required. It is especially valuable to have LASIK after the newer implants that are multifocal such as the Alcon Restore lens, so that the special optics will work properly.

Patients taking blood thinners also must check with their physician to find out when they should stop taking the medication before surgery.

LASIK eye surgery is one of the most often performed and most successful procedures done in the world today. The most important thing is to go to a reputable doctor who will only perform the procedure if it is likely to be successful in your case. With this caveat, LASIK is almost always successful. The results with modern lasers is that virtually all patients achieve a minimum of 20/40 vision which is what most States in the USA require to drive without corrective lenses. In addition, well into the 90%+ achieve 20/20 vision which is quite satisfactory to most patients. A small number of patients require re-treatments, or "touch-ups" to obtain their best results. In addition, some patients will have changes in their vision years later but this will almost always still leave them with much better vision than they had originally.

There are other issues to consider such as increased dry eye symptoms which usually are temporary, or fluctuations in vision, glare or starburst. Fortunately most patients do not have significant problems, but it is important to be aware of all risks and to followup with your local doctor for any questions regarding risks.

For some patients, other options are better including PRK or surface treatment, or in some cases a lens implant.

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