Will I Need Glasses after LASIK?

LASIK should improve your uncorrected vision – how well you see without glasses or contact lenses. LASIK may or may not result in 20/20 vision, but it should improve how you see when you are not wearing glasses.

Some people who have received LASIK prefer to wear their glasses in certain situations. For example, you may still need glasses to read or drive at night.

Because of a condition called presbyopia, everyone develops trouble seeing at near distances as they age. Presbyopia has to do with your eye lens, not the curvature of your cornea. Your LASIK procedure will not prevent presbyopia, and you will likely benefit from reading glasses once your eyes begin to change this way.

When you speak to an ophthalmologist about LASIK, you should ask about what results you can realistically expect. To ensure you are satisfied with the results, you should have realistic expectations of what can be achieved with LASIK. It should reduce your dependency on glasses, but you may need to wear them for certain tasks.

Vision disorders differ among patients, and the best way to learn more about what you can expect from LASIK is to consult an experienced ophthalmologist.

To find out if LASIK can improve your vision, please contact an experienced eye surgeon in your area.

What Happens During LASIK?

Before a LASIK procedure, most people are a little nervous. Complications, though possible, are rare during LASIK surgery, and the technology used is designed to minimize risks.

LASIK procedures can vary, and your surgery may be slightly different than the procedural steps discussed here.

Prior to the surgical procedure, you may or may not be provided with oral sedation to let you relax and ease any anxiety you are experiencing. In a traditional LASIK procedure, you can expect the following:

• Numbing eye drops are administered.
• An eyelid speculum holds your eyelids open.
• You lie under the laser device.
• A suction ring is placed on your eye to hold it in place and to increase ocular pressure.
• You are instructed to look at a tiny light to keep your eye focused on one point.
• A hinged flap is created in the cornea with a microkeratome blade or a laser.
• The corneal flap is gently bent back.
• Your cornea is reshaped with the laser.
• The flap is replaced.

You should not experience any pain during LASIK, although some mild discomfort is not unusual. The entire procedure takes only about 15 minutes for each eye. You do not have to worry about twitching or moving your head. The laser tracks subtle eye movements, and automatically turns off for bigger movements.

To learn more about LASIK, please contact an experienced eye surgeon in your area.

Soccer Star Mario Balotelli Gets LASIK Surgery

Striker Mario Balotelli plays for the Manchester City Football Club, a soccer club of the English Premier League. Balotelli had a successful LASIK surgery performed at the beginning of this month. He was nearsighted. According to the Daily Mail, Balotelli wore contacts, but they were apparently bothering him because of an allergy.

While he recovered, Balotelli had to miss a few important games, including two World Cup qualifying matches.

LASIK can be a great option for athletes and active individuals with certain vision disorders. Without having to worry about glasses or contact lenses, you can be active without any hassle. Get going first thing in the morning, without having to fuss with contacts. Run, bike, do yoga and move free from the constraints of eyeglasses.

When you meet with a LASIK surgeon, you should discuss the sports and activities you participate in. The surgeon can tell more about your recovery, including when you will be able to participate in physical activities again.

If you want to know more about LASIK and if it is right for you, please contact an experienced eye surgeon in your area.