7 Basic facts you must know before Lasik - 1
More than 18 million had Lasik in worldwide, Overall rating for complication
For most people, there are a few minor side effects of the surgery. First is
dry eyes, the second,
a sensitivity to light.
There are reports of severe side effects, which have permanently impaired vision for
some. The reasons for these conditions are unclear and can depend greatly on
the individual as well as the doctor performing the surgery.
Because of the
possible risk of permanent damage, the FDA highly recommends patients
seriously consider the possible risks from this surgery.
 Complication,
risk of Lasik eye surgery
Lasik surgery is fairly low pain, vision improves is so quickly
The basic process of LASIK is to create a small flap on the eye, wherein lasers
can work on the cornea in order to reshape the lenses of these eyes. The surgery
takes less than thirty minutes to perform. There are no needles to numb the
area, only a few drops of anesthetic are needed.
Many patients are able to
return to full-time work a couple of days after surgery, and vision improves
almost as quickly.
Recovery
time and vision result after Lasik
Results of vision is greatly improved,
but is not a miracle surgery
More than 50% of all Lasik patients enjoyed perfect 20/20 vision
after undergoing the procedure. About 88% of Lasik patients ended up
with vision of 20/40 or better. But there are some risks involved,
sometimes an initial Overcorrection or Undercorrection may occur and
usually corrects itself in the first month.
A repeat laser eye
surgery can usually be performed in an attempt to improve the
uncorrected vision, and it is often successful. This usually takes
place between six to twelve months after the initial LASIK surgery,
after the vision has stabilized.
Results
of FDA study for Lasik eye surgery
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4. Less than basic cost will most likely be swindle
5. Not everyone can take a Lasik eye surgery
6. Lasik can not heal presbyopia or far-sightedness that occurs in middle age
7. Post-operative care is very important
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