I’ve Decided to Get LASIK. Now What

1. I’ve Decided to Get LASIK. Now What? The latest reports from the Refractive Surgery Council, states that more than 90% of patients achieve 20/20 vision afterLASIK surgery. After researching and reading about the success of LASIK, you have decided to undergo the procedure. What next? LASIK is an elective procedure calls for certitude. Therefore, you’ll need to undergo a consultation and a comprehensive series of tests to ensure you are fit for LASIK. After deciding to get LASIK, here is what to do next. Find Out if You are a Good Fit for LASIK After deciding to get LASIK, the next step is to determine if you are a good candidate for LASIK.To be a good fit for LASIK, you must: Undergo comprehensive tests and examinations so that you can acquire a stable prescription. Be over 18 years of age. This age is preferable because one has attained ocular maturity. Have a sufficiently thick cornea. A thick cornea has sufficient tissue for reshaping. Not have any cases of advanced glaucoma. Be in control of diabetes if you are diagnosed with it. Uncontrolled diabetes may interfere with the healing process. Not have certain eye conditions. If you require glasses or contact lenses to see well, you should consider LASIK. LASIK, however, is an elective procedure and not a medical prerequisite. As contact lenses and glasses aid in visual acuity, they have their associated risks. Opting for laser vision correction is recommendable based on whether or not you are a good fit for this procedure. You can schedule your free consultation with us today to determine if you are a good candidate for LASIK. How Effective is LASIK? Understanding the success rate of LASIK will enable you to consider whether it is the right procedure for you. Several factors determine the outcomes of LASIK. Your visual acuity is the first determinant of your LASIK effectiveness. Most patients who have undergone laser surgery report an improvement in their vision in the first thirty to sixty minutes after the procedure. One study found that LASIK is a safe procedure for people who need mild to moderate vision correction. Know What to Expect The first step before undergoing LASIK is finding a reliable surgeon. Through consultation with your surgeon, you should determine whether you're a good fit for LASIK. During this period, ask any questions that you may have concerning LASIK.

2. On the day of the surgery, your surgeon will: Test your eyes Place numbing eye drops in both of your eyes, followed by a sedative Using a femtosecond laser, the surgeon will create a thin flap in your cornea and fold it to access the underlying cornea The surgeon will remove small amounts of tissue from the cornea for reshaping. This will allow your retina to focus accurately for better vision. Your doctor will shape the cornea depending on your vision problems and lay the flap back. The cornea will then heal naturally. Once your surgeon confirms that the surgery was successful, you can go home. After about a week, you should revisit the doctor to ensure that your eyes are healing well. Conclusion To find out whether LASIK is a good option for you or your needs, it is important that you meet with our team for a consultation. We suggest other viable options should you need a better option than LASIK.Contact our vision correction and eye care center today. The eye care experts will help you decide.