Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Lasik Eye Surgery Allows You To Toss Your Lenses

By Brian Gordon

The late 90s brought a revolutionary new procedure known as Lasik eye surgery that could improve vision and give people a chance to ditch their glasses and contacts. Patients were anxious to be next in line for the procedure. Those who were stuck with glasses were ready for something like this to come along.

We stopped hearing about Lasik eyes surgery quite so much several years ago, and many people wonder if it is because it doesn't work. Of course, that is just a mere assumption and there isn't evidence to back up those rumors. Finding out whether or not it works for you depends on your circumstances.

First, it's beneficial to see a Lasik eye doctor. He or she can explain in detail how and why the procedure might be a good option to enhance your vision. Everyone is different. Initially, those with astigmatism were ruled out as good candidates for the surgery, but in recent years Lasik eye doctors have had great success correcting astigmatism as well as vision problems.

When you go in to the Lasik eye center for your procedure you can expect to be given a local anesthetic, and often a sedative to help keep you calm. Most patients are a little nervous.

The doctor will use either a small blade or a new laser to make a tiny slit in your eye to gain access to the cornea. This is actually a painless procedure. The cornea is initially slit to make a flap.

Ablatement is the technical term used to describe the removal of corneal tissue that will ultimately create better vision. In order to surgically improve your vision, the corneal tissue must be reshaped to refract light more effectively.

The good news is that you will not have to watch the procedure happening despite the fact that you are awake for it.

The better news is that you are not likely to experience pain afterward and your vision should start to improve within the first 24 to 48 hours. Some patients find that it takes two days before their vision has improved enough for driving. Care should be taken to adhere to your Lasik eye doctor's instructions.

With new and improved lasers and the knowledge to accurately inform the public, Lasik eye centers are turning out near perfect success stories time and again. Most people regain their 20/20 vision. This is not a guarantee, but a small percentage of patients attain 20/40 vision. At 20/40 vision it is legal to drive without corrective lenses.

Dry eye syndrome can increase following the procedure, so Lasik eye surgery may or may not work well for these patients. Patients that have astigmatism are now able to be effectively helped through the process.

As you develop clear vision, you will experience a whole new sense of freedom. It's uncomfortable to sack out on the sofa and watch a movie and contacts can be a chronic irritation. The corrective procedure known as Lasik is still the answer to permanent vision correction.

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