Did You Know This

Monday, March 25, 2013

Did you know that in LASIK SURGERY in most cases, is pain-free and completed within 15 minutes for both eyes?

Did you know that LASIK, or "laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis," is the most commonly performed laser eye surgery to treat myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism?
Did you know that refractive surgery,  like LASIK procedure reshapes the cornea to enable light entering the eye to be properly focused onto the retina for clearer vision?

Did you know that in LASIK SURGERY in most cases, is pain-free and completed within 15 minutes for both eyes?

Did you know that LASIK improved vision without eyeglasses or contact lenses and can usually be seen in as little as 24 hours?
 
Did you know that there are a number of vision correction surgeries are available, such as PRK and LASEK laser eye surgery and phakic IOL surgery?

LASIK surgeryDid you know that when LASIK Surgery is eye surgeon uses either a mechanical surgical tool called a microkeratome or a femtosecond laser to create a thin, circular "flap" in the cornea?

Did you know that the surgeon then folds back the hinged flap to access the underlying cornea (called the stroma) and removes some corneal tissue using an excimer laser?

hinged flap to access the underlying cornea








Did you know that their is a Top 5 LASIK Surgery Checklist you should use to determine if you should receive surgery?
  1. Choose an experienced LASIK surgeon. How many LASIK procedures has your doctor performed? Does he or she use state-of-the-art equipment and technology?
  2. Be honest with your doctor. Have you alerted your eye doctor about any health issues you have or medications you are taking?
  3. Know your stuff. Are you well-informed about the procedure? And the cost of LASIK surgery?
  4. Weigh it up. Are you aware of the potential complications and limitations of LASIK?
  5. Be real. Do you have realistic expectations of what LASIK surgery can achieve for you?

Did  you know that LASIK Laser eye surgery offers numerous benefits and can dramatically improve your quality of life?

Did you know that most people achieve 20/20 vision or better after the surgery, but LASIK results do vary?

Did you know that after LASIK surgery you may still need to wear glasses or contact lenses following laser vision correction, though your prescription level typically will be much lower than before?

While the procedure has an excellent safety profile, post-operative LASIK complications can occur and may include infection or night glare (starbursts or halos that are most noticeable when you're viewing lights at night, such as while you're driving).

Did you know that with LASIK surgery you also may still need reading glasses once you reach your 40s, due to a normal age-related loss of near vision called presbyopia?







 Now if you didn't know, now you know...



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