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Welcome to the LASIK Blog, a resource for people interested in LASIK surgery. This consumer-friendly blog is intended to be used as a central resource to answer common questions about LASIK and to point you in the right direction.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

LASIK and Allergies

Welcome to the unofficial start of summer. How are your allergies? If you wear contact lenses and suffer from allergies, you might feel miserable. Eye irritation, a feeling as if you constantly have something in your eyes, and blurry contacts, as well as runny eyes can plague contact wearers for the entire season. Surely, they think, there has to be a better way. Many LASIK patients actually decide on corrective surgery because of their allergies.

The good news for contact wearers is that they do not have to wait until the end of allergy season to get LASIK surgery. Many eye surgeons say that the steroid medication given to LASIK patients post-surgery will also help alleviate or keep allergies at bay. Prior to surgery, LASIK patients can continue to take any allergy medications they have been taking. However, these medications dry out your eyes, so limit your intake and use eye drops to lubricate your eyes more often.

Once you have recovered from your LASIK surgery, which may take a couple weeks, you may resume taking allergy medication as you have. However, you may notice that your eyes feel much better than they have due to the removal of the contacts you have been wearing.

If you would like more information on LASIK and allergies, please contact an experienced eye doctor in your area today.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

How Will I Feel after LASIK?


The experience of the LASIK process varies slightly by patient, so it's impossible to say with any real certainty how you will feel after LASIK. But, there are some aspects of recovery you may want to expect and plan for. LASIK is a surgical procedure, and as is the case for any surgical procedure, you should take all the time you need to heal properly.
It's possible you'll experience some temporary side effects in the first couple of days after LASIK, such as:
  • Itchy, irritated eyes
  • Sensation of foreign body in your eyes
  • Mild to moderate discomfort
  • Blurry vision
  • Glare or halos around light sources
  • Sensitivity to light
Ask your eye surgeon what to expect after surgery, and ask about scenarios in which you should contact the doctor's office. In most cases, the side effects listed above go away in about 24 to 48 hours. Severe pain or worsening vision may be signs you need to call your doctor.
If you are interested in LASIK and want to know if the procedure is right for you, please contact an experienced eye surgeon in your area.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

How Bad is Dry Eye after LASIK?


Dry eye is a common side effect following LASIK surgery. Dry eye can vary, but it may take the form of:

· A grittiness in your eyes

· Itching, irritated eyes

· Sensation of a foreign body in your eye

· Blurry vision

In the vast majority of cases, your dry eye after LASIK will only be temporary, and it should not be severe. In other cases, some degree of dry eye syndrome may persist for years, or even indefinitely; although, many patients experience dry eyes even before getting LASIK, particularly contact lens wearers. Your doctor may suggest avoiding LASIK if you already have dry eye syndrome.

If you are concerned about experiencing dry eyes after LASIK surgery, you need to discuss your concerns with an experienced eye surgeon. Be sure to mention whether you experience dry eye currently, and what side effects you want to avoid. Treatment for dry eyes before you have LASIK may decrease your chances of experiencing it afterward. There are also other refractive surgeries, like PRK, that do not involve creating a corneal flap – the likely cause of dry eye syndrome after LASIK.

To schedule a consultation to find out more about LASIK, its side effects and its benefits, as well as whether you are a candidate, please contact an experienced LASIK doctor through our directory.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Is LASIK Right for Me?

LASIK surgery can reduce or eliminate your dependence on glasses and corrective lenses. If you are wondering if LASIK eye surgery is right for you, you should visit an experienced eye surgeon for a personalized consultation. During this consultation, the surgeon can examine your eyes and determine if LASIK will be a safe and effective option for your vision. The surgeon can also explain the risks and benefits of the procedure, as well as what you can expect if you choose to undergo the surgery.
There are many reasons patients ultimately elect LASIK and decide it's right for them. These reasons often include:
  • LASIK provides long-term vision correction. The changes made to your cornea are permanent, and you should continue to enjoy improved vision for many years, although cataracts, presbyopia and other age-related vision changes can still occur.
  • LASIK lets you live without the hassle of glasses or contact lenses. You can wake up and start your day, without finding your glasses or going through the routine of putting in your contact lenses.
  • LASIK is an effective procedure for good LASIK candidates and has a low complication rate.
You must visit an eye surgeon to find out if you are a candidate and to learn about all the possible risks.
LASIK is not right for everyone, and the only way to know about your candidacy is to visit an eye surgeon.

If you are wondering if LASIK eye surgery can improve your vision, please contact an experienced eye doctor through our directory.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013

Femtosecond System produces Predictable LASIK Results


A recent study shows a femtosecond laser system called the WaveLight FS200 produced predictable corneal flap creation and outcomes at 3 months, according to Healio.com.
A femtosecond laser is a high-energy laser used in "bladeless LASIK," which is LASIK that does not require a microkeratome blade to create a corneal flap.
The study included 431 eyes. Of the 431 eyes, 378 were nearsighted and 53 were farsighted. The FS200 femtosecond laser was used to create the corneal flaps in all of the eyes, and then an excimer laser was used to reshape the corneal tissue.
Three months after LASIK, 83.4 percent of the nearsighted eyes had uncorrected distance vision of 20/20 or better. For farsighted eyes, 46.4 percent of the eyes had 20/20 or better uncorrected distance vision after three months.
As a potential LASIK patient, you should be aware of your choices. There are all-laser, bladeless LASIK procedures and procedures using a blade. Both types of LASIK technology have their benefits and limitations, but you should speak to an experienced LASIK surgeon about which procedure may be best for you.
To find out more about the laser vision correction options available to you, please contact an experienced LASIK surgeon in your area.
 
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