Sticking a finger in your eye is just plain terrible. For the unfortunate majority who have less than perfect vision this is a necessary evil for contact lens wearers. From not remembering to remove them before going to bed to getting one caught behind an eyelid, contacts can be a tremendous hassle. Is there another way?
Corrective eye surgery is an opportunity that many people began turning to the minute it made its debut to the general public. It might look like this procedure would call for a lengthy healing time, but the procedure is typically completed in a simple outpatient visit. The surgery is conducted by removing some tissue from the cornea so as to reshape, and consequently eliminating the need for contacts or glasses.
LASIK, laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, or laser eye surgery sounds like a good idea to those who need corrective lenses, but what are the risks? While it is unusual that you will become permanently blind as a result of this procedure, laser eye surgery does carry with it some possible complications. Dry eyes is a common side-effect described by patients and in most cases, can easily be cured or treated.
Subconjunctival hemorrhage, or bleeding under the transparent layer of tissue covering the eyeball, is a typical post-operative experience. While it may look considerably gruesome to have bright red blood streaking through your eye tissue, the bleeding is not painful and disappears on its own. Other potential side-effects include floaters in your line of eyesight, under or over-correction, rings around lights or growths under the incision.
All these possible side-effects can be avoided or treated. Applicants for surgery need to report steady eye health for at least two years before surgery. LASIK can be performed on anyone over 18, many young patients are counseled to wait until they’re in their mid-twenties before seeking treatment. Eye health tends to changing at this age and it is best to wait until this stage.
The most crucial phase for anyone thinking about eye surgery is looking for the right doctor. The eye is a delicate and precious organ and should be treated with care and respect. So finding the best doctor to perform your LASIK procedure is crucial.
The greatest way to find the best LASIK surgeon is to ask people closest to you: family and friends. A doctor who is both capable and consistent in results will have crafted a reputation with his or her patient-base. At the same time, be sure to choose a doctor that is a good personality match. A doctor who has had at least 1,000 successful surgeries and monitors your progress from beginning to end would be the best choice.
If you feel that glasses or contacts no longer fit into your busy lifestyle, it is time to look into other options. You may be all set for a life without contacts and glasses. Make sure to do the necessary research and be cautious and you just might end up with a new lease on life.
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