By: Jerry Hall Leo

There is no “best” method for correcting vision errors. The most appropriate correction for you depends on your eyes and your lifestyle. You should discuss you situation with your ophthalmologist or eye doctor to decide which correction will be most effective for you.

10 Reasons for Lasik!

1. Nothing is as sweet as the freedom from the hassles and inconveniences of contacts or glasses.

2. You save money! Over the years, the costs of lenses, solutions and glasses amounts to thousands of dollars.

3. You save time! In one year, the average contact lens wearer spends nearly 60 hours wetting, soaking, rubbing, cleaning and otherwise maintaining them. This is about 2.5 whole days!

4. Imagine waking up in the morning, and being able to see the clock!

5. You get to go swimming, scuba diving and be able to see things!

6. You are able to spontaneously go camping or stay overnight.

7. You are able to take a nap when the mood strikes without first having to remove lenses. Imagine the hassle saved!

8. You will be able to see while putting on makeup or shaving, no more squinting!

9. You will be able to participate in outdoor sports without glasses that fog or get splashed with rain or lenses that dry out in the wind.

10. And most important of all, you w ill be able to avoid the negative consequences of long term contact lens wear!

Clinicians wishing to undertake laser eye surgery should ensure that patients understand the benefits and potential risks of the procedure. So the better you understand your LASIK surgery, and what happens after your surgery, the better prepared you’ll be for your surgery. Patients should be counseled on the potential risks and benefits of LASIK, then make an informed decision. No matter what your motivation may be, the decision to have eye improvement surgery is no small task and it should be considered carefully. If you decide Lasik surgery is for you, consulting your eye doctor is critical to making an informed decision.

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By: David Riewe

If you take the time to read any of the message boards or chat rooms on the Internet about Lasik surgery, you will wonder how anyone could get the courage to schedule a Lasik procedure, and why on earth they would want it. The various Lasik clinics sound anywhere from impersonal to something similar to Dr. Frankenstein’s lab, and the Lasik procedure itself sounds, well, surreal. It seems like the only people that would get Lasik are those with such bad vision that they cannot get out of bed without their glasses on.

Well, let me give you my story of how I chose Lasik. First of all, my vision is not good, but not terrible either. I can actually go to movies and see well enough to enjoy the film without glasses, but I need glasses to drive in order to read the street signs far enough away to act on the information. So for me, Lasik was not necessary, but I figured would simplify my life. I am outdoors very frequently, backpacking, climbing hills, and mountain biking. Glasses do not last long with me, and I am frequently grinding into the dirt which is not the best situation for contact lenses. For these reasons, Lasik looked very appealing.

The paragraph above might make you think I am a “manly guy” (hope so, think so!), so why on earth would I be afraid of a little Lasik scalpel? OK, technically Lasik does NOT use a scalpel but rather a “microkeratome blade”, but it is still a sharp object approaching my eye as part of the Lasik procedure. Nowadays Lasik physicians can get a laser to cut the flap in the eye, which is more than a little better than a sharp blade. But anyway, I had too many spills in my life to think any sharp object nearing my eye was a good idea, even under the skilled hands of a Lasik physician.

After talking with three (yes, three!) independent Lasik physicians, they each assured me that a 28 year old guy in nearly perfect health (OK, I exaggerate a bit) with moderate nearsightedness was one of the very best candidates for a successful Lasik procedure. I decided to schedule my Lasik procedure with the one that had the best track record, and coincidentally took the most time to explain everything about Lasik to me.

The Lasik surgery was not painful, though I accepted nearly everything they offered to give me comfort, including a sedative and a teddy bear. (I even went back to take a picture of me and the Lasik comforting teddy bear.) The only strange thing I remember about the Lasik procedure itself was a smell, something vaguely like hair burning. I suppose that was my eye. I am kind of glad they didn’t tell me to expect that before the Lasik procedure, I am not sure I would have gone in.

After a few years, I guess I was a nearly perfect Lasik client, as my eyes now have 20/20 vision and have remained stable long after the Lasik operation. I say that if you are a good candidate for a Lasik vision correction procedure, grab that teddy bear and go on in.

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By: Mikael Rieck

LASIK surgery is one of the most common vision correction procedures and it is an outpatient procedure, with the treatment itself taking only minutes. LASIK surgery is performed on approximately one million eyes every year in the world and it is no different than any other surgery, but its drawbacks may be a little different than others. Whatever some people might claim LASIK surgery have risks to it, but luckily they are few and far between.

Treatment with a Laser

Laser Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) is intended to eliminate or reduce dependency on eyeglasses or contacts. Laser eye surgery has become more and more popular as the decades progress but still Laser Eye Surgery is not for everyone. The surgery procedures like PRK and LASIK are excellent alternatives to glasses and contact lenses for patients suffering from myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism.

A procedure like this can permanently reshape the cornea, which is the clear covering of the front of the eye with the help of a laser. Most patients do not report any problems after the laser surgery. There are a wide variety of different optical lasers used in this procedure but common for all of them is that the laser will remove some tissue from the cornea.

Who Should not Become LASIK Patients

Patients who have reached or are close to reaching the age of 40 should consider that their vision may be affected by conditions that cannot be treated with LASIK surgery, such as presbyopia. Patients with certain medical conditions or taking certain medications should not choose LASIK surgery because of the implication that it might give. If you’re pregnant or nursing you will fall out of the ideal candidate classification and better wait a little.

Patients stricken with a condition called keratoconus are ineligible for the procedure and so are patients who have high levels of refractive error. Both parties are at a slightly higher risk for post-surgical astigmatism.

Glasses

Glasses and contacts can be a hassle and especially for active people on the go. Glasses are often lost or broken and contacts can make eyes irritated if not taken care of properly. A LASIK eye surgery operation can correct your eyes once and for all and free you of glasses for life.

LASIK surgery is an extraordinary procedure that has helped thousands of people see better and is an exciting opportunity for anyone who suffers from vision problems. LASIK surgery is the preferred vision correction surgery these days, despite its high cost. This type of surgery is however generally not the best option for older patients suffering from age-related conditions. Often these conditions can’t be treated with the LASIK procedure.

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By: Tiara James

The LASIK surgeon uses computer software to guide the IntraLase laser beam, which applies a series of tiny (3-micron-diameter) bubbles within the central layer of the cornea. The resulting corneal flap is created at a precise depth and diameter pre-determined by the surgeon. As occurs with a mechanical microkeratome, a small section of tissue at one edge of the flap is left uncut, forming a hinge that allows the surgeon to fold back the flap so that the cornea can be accessed and reshaped for vision correction.

LASIK has proven to be a safe and effective method of laser eye surgery as recently published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology by Ophthalmologist Professor Michael O’Keeffe reporting the results of a long term study commenced in 1998 and 1999 whereby LASIK patients were followed for a period of 5 years.

The LASIK Procedure

1. Anesthetic drops are applied to the eye.

2. A protective flap is created and gently lifted by the surgeon, revealing the inner corneal tissue.

3. Computer-controlled pulses of cool laser light are applied to the inner layers of your cornea. As the laser pulses, it makes a ticking sound. The inner corneal layer is reshaped with the laser to mimic your contact lens or glasses prescription.

4. The surgeon gently replaces the flap and aligns it to its original position. It heals naturally and securely.

5. Some patients may feel slight irritation for a few hours, but most are quite comfortable after a nap and rest.

Are there Follow Ups after Lasik Treatment?

Most patients are usually seen the day following the treatment and then at least 1 month and 3 months following the treatment. Some patients require more visits. Remember, we are available 24 hours a day when you have any questions, concerns or need attention.

So, we urge you to find out more about Lasik Surgery today!

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By: Oswald H.Seifert

LASIK, or “laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis,” is the most common refractive surgery procedure. Refractive surgeries, including LASIK, reshape the cornea to correct distorted vision often eliminating the need for glasses or contacts.

Higher-order aberrations are visual problems not captured in a traditional eye exam. In a young healthy eye, the levels of higher-order aberrations are typically low and insignificant. Concern has long plagued the tendency of refractive surgeries to induce higher-order aberration not correctible by traditional contacts or glasses. The advancement of lasik technique and technologies has helped eliminate the risk of clinically significant visual impairment after the surgery.

The following are some of the more frequently reported complications of LASIK:

1. Dry eyes
2. Overcorrection or undercorrection
3. Visual acuity fluctuation
4. Halos or starbursts around light sources at night
5. Light sensitivity
6. Ghosts or double vision
7. Wrinkles in flap (striae)
8. Decentered ablation

How Soon Can I Use Eye Makeup?
You may resume wearing eye makeup starting 1-2 weeks after your treatment. We strongly recommend that you purchase new eye makeup, specifically mascara, to avoid potential infection following your treatment.

The most important thing for anyone considering LASIK surgery is to determine if they are a good candidate. Finding a surgeon who will honestly assess compatibility is extremely important, and vastly preferable to a provider who does not do a careful examination, and thus risks serious side effects.

LASIK is an outpatient surgical procedure and will take 10 to 15 minutes for each eye.

The only anesthetic used is an eye drop that numbs the surface of the eye. The procedure is done with the person awake. LASIK may be done on one or both eyes during the same session.

During LASIK, a special knife (a microkeratome) is used to cut a hinged flap of corneal tissue off the outer layer of the eyeball. The flap is lifted out of the way and a special laser is used to reshape the underlying corneal tissue.

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By: Samantha Davis

You have heard about Lasik surgery for several years and you know many people that have had this life changing surgery. But, what is Lasik Plus? You have never heard about this-is it better or just different? Actually, it is a special place dedicated to helping people who want to have Lasik surgical procedures done.

Lasik Plus claims that their surgeons are high skilled and certified through many different medical boards such as the AMA, ABO and NCQA. They have a dedicated medical team that has been performing these surgeries for over 15 years and they have an excellent track record in the Lasik area.

Lasik Plus patients, are treated with sophisticated FDA-approved laser technology. Their centers are outfitted with new generation laser platforms, including Bausch & Lomb, VISX, and Alcon LADARVision. They understand the importance of having different lasers that can provide you with personalized results. This gives you with the ability to be an active participant in your vision correction plan.

They will offer you a choice of both the traditional and custom Lasik platforms. No one laser is suited for every patient or all conditions. There are differences in prescription, corneal thickness, and pupil size that may make the doctors choose with one laser over another with the goal of making your surgery successful.

They know that all Lasik providers are not the same and they tell you that their medical group is setting the standard for the entire industry. They have superior results because of the advance medical laser platforms, technical skills of their staff and their progressive training programs. All procedures are performed by lasers that are computer guided and have eye-tracking technology designed for your personalized treatment.

Lasik Plus facilities charge competitive rates and have promotional financing available to help everyone who wants to have this procedure performed.

If you think you want to have lasik plus performed on your eyes, you should check into the procedure. It is not for everyone and there are risks involved. You might want to read books, magazine articles, and newspapers to see what the latest developed are in this field. Medical procedures are constantly changing and being improved. Maybe you were not a good candidate 10 years ago when you first thought about having this done. But, with the advancements in technology, you may now be a good candidate.

You have made up your mind that you want to use Lasik Plus for your eye procedure. Work with them to ensure that you have all of the information you need and want, that all of your questions have been answered, and that you are ready to move ahead.

Schedule your procedure, following all of the instructions provided by the doctors and medical staff and relax. You are in good hands and soon you will be one of the many people who is able to talk about the wonderful freedom you now have since you do not wear glasses or contact lenses. Soon, friends and associations will be asking you for advice about Lasik Plus and what you thought about it.

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By: Wade Robins

LASIK surgery has become common enough that most people have not only heard of it; most people know someone who has had a LASIK surgery procedure performed. But, in spite of its growing acceptance, three are not a lot of people outside the medical profession who understand what LASIK surgery is.

LASIK surgery has often been promoted as an instant fix for eye defects. While it is a very fast procedure, usually taking less than a minute for each eye, LASIK surgery can sometimes require half an hour to properly correct the defects in an eye. As with all medical procedures, the length of LASIK surgery will depend on the visual problem being treated and the variety of LASIK surgery being done.

LASIK Surgery Is Still Surgery

Perhaps because of the short duration of most LASIK surgery, some people tend to regard LASIK surgery as a minor medical procedure, like having stitches removed. But that is a very misguided perception; LASIK surgery is real surgery, and it is being done on your eyes. You probably value your eyes tremendously, and if you are considering any sort of optical procedure will be giving it a long hard look.

What does LASIK surgery really do?

The cornea of your eye, although it is only half a millimeter thick, has five distinct layers. They are, from the outside in, the epithelium; Bowman’ membrane; the stroma; Descernet’s membrane; and the endothelium. LASIK surgery will clean the cornea, which is responsible for light refraction. Poor light refraction results in poor vision.

LASIK surgery cleans the cornea by cutting into its different layers. The overwhelming majority of LASIK procedures will cut no deeper than the stroma; but the type of LASIK surgery appropriate for you, and the depth of the incision, will depend on the nature of your corneal defects

Over time, extra tissue will accumulate in or beneath the cornea. This extra tissue may be referred to as anything from wrinkles, fissures .and bump to, simply, thickening of tissue. The presence of this tissue, whatever its name, will alter the shape of the cornea, impeding its ability to refract light. But you experience the extra tissue as near or far sightedness, or astigmatism. LASIK surgery is designed to “ablate,” or clean, the extra tissue from the cornea, allowing it to revert to its natural healthy state.

Everyone who has near or farsightedness knows what it means. But not many people can accurately describe astigmatism. Astigmatisms also affect the corneal light refraction, but they cause visuals symptoms like starbursts, haloes, decreased night vision, and ghost images.

During LASIK surgery the doctor will focus on the area of the cornea which needs ablating, and vaporize the extra tissue with a laser, broad beam lasers are preferred for the procedure because they can apply a strong light beam over an area of between six and eight millimeters, and can be used very close to corneal tissue.

It’s A Medical Procedure, Not A Miracle

The entire point of LASIK surgery is to return the cornea to as close to a normal shape as possible, improving its light refraction and therefore, your vision. Although LASIK surgery is certainly capable of producing what seem to be instant cures, bordering on the miraculous, it is also capable of causing complications, and not completely getting the job done. For more info see http://www.2020lasikeyesurgery.com/Articles/Lasik_Eye_Surgery_Risks.php on Lasik Eye Surgery Risks.

Those past the age of forty who undergo LASIK surgery may still find that they require eyeglasses for reading. If you are thinking about LASIK surgery as the solution for your bad eyesight, be sure to do your homework and get a solid understanding of what it entails before committing to a procedure.

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By: Jim Grayson

LASIK is referred to the surgery performed on the human eye to reshape the cornea, which eventually produces clearer vision and also reduces the person’s needs to wear spectacles or contact lenses. The short form of LASIK is Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis. LASIK involves the use of a laser which is directed on the cornea of the eye to correct vision problems in a human being. LASIK is used to correct eye problems like myopia and astigmatism. The laser works on the eye by removing an exact amount of tissue from the cornea to restore clear vision in the patient. Today LASIK includes the use of new wave front guided technology in the custom LASIK system which provides better results than before.

Today we lay more emphasis on the how to pick a good LASIK surgeon. Though LASIK is not as difficult as other eye operations, care should be taken to see that it is being carried out by a professional doctor, as the eye is one of the most delicate organs of the human body. After all, the entire human eye is the most precious sense of the human body. You may find many advertisements in the newspapers offering LASIK surgery at affordable costs. You should always remember not to approach a particular surgeon just because he is offering his services at lower costs. In fact the cost of the surgery should be the last thing on your mind. Do not assume too much from advertising and make your own conclusions. Find out more about the reputation of the doctor or the institute from other sources like the consumer bureau or your friends or relatives. Find out if the surgeon is associated with any reputable medical center or a medical hospital. You can also ask your ophthalmologist to recommend good surgeons for LASIK. You can visit websites like the American Academy of Ophthalmology to get more information on a particular surgeon.

Also you should select a surgeon who is well versed with the latest techniques and procedures and keeps himself up to date of all the new information that is available in medical journals and bulletins. Ask the surgeon since how many years he is being practicing LASIK surgery. Ask him only about LASIK and not other eye related surgeries. A good surgeon should be performing refractive surgery for a minimum of 3 years and also he should have performed more than 500 surgeries at least.

Before going in for a surgery, it is necessary to make an appointment of consultation with the surgeon that you have finally selected. A good surgeon will conduct a thorough test on your eyes and then suggest the best procedure for you. He will explain to you the process in detail and also tell you the benefits after the surgery. The surgeon may tell you to follow some pre-operation procedures like applying eye drops some days before the operation. A good surgeon will always make you feel at ease before the operation, during the operation and after the operation. After consultation it is not necessary that you go for the surgeon. In case you are not comfortable with the surgeon then you can take a second opinion.

Also it is prudent to go for a surgeon who treats you like a friend and instills some confidence in you. He should be able to provide you a personal touch and should work hard to address your concerns and clear your doubts. A surgeon’s responsibility does not get over once the surgery is performed. He should check your eyes a week after your surgery and then recommend treatment procedures if any. In short he should be available whenever he is needed for anything even after the surgery.

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By: J. Lloyd

Lasik eye surgery is a procedure for which many of us are candidates. Using laser technology to modify the surface of our cornea allows for a great improvement in vision; and often frees us from the expense and inconvenience that comes with eyeglasses and contact lenses.

This procedure is done so frequently – and on such a wide scale – that people tend to forget that ultimately it is a surgical procedure that should be given the same consideration as any other type of surgery. So when it comes to choosing a Lasik eye center, the decision should be made with a number of different factors in mind.

Lasik surgery uses laser technology to resurface the cornea – the thin layer of transparent tissue that covers the iris and lens in our eye. The lens actually sits behind the iris – the colored part of our eye – and receives the light that we see all around us in the form of images. The lens refracts – or bends – the light to the retina – a group of cells that line the back of the eye. The retina then takes these light signals and converts them to messages that can be received by the optic nerve in our brain.

When we suffer refractive difficulties – through nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism – the light is not refracted properly and the brain receives a message of a blurry image. During refractive surgery – such as Lasik – the appropriate corrections are made in order to refract light properly.

A Lasik eye center performs Lasik surgery on a daily basis. During the procedure, the patient’s eye is numbed, held open with a speculum, and immobilized using a cornea suction ring. Once the eye is held steady, the surgeon makes a thin incision in the top layer of the cornea to create a flap. The flap is then folded back to reveal the mid-section of the cornea – known as the stroma.

This is the part that is resurfaced using laser technology. Once the resurfacing has been completed, the flap is returned over the eye and allowed to heal naturally. Most people who have Lasik report success through much improved vision. But achieving successful results relies most heavily on finding a reputable Lasik eye center.

First and foremost, no decision should be made at all about Lasik until you are absolutely certain that you are a candidate for the procedure. Only your eye doctor can make that determination so you should begin this process with a comprehensive examination by your ophthalmologist who can tell you which procedure will work best for you and what Lasik eye center to visit. If your doctor is someone whom you trust then this is the best recommendation that you can get for a Lasik eye center.

It is also advisable to speak with other patients who have undergone Lasik eye surgery. Not only will you learn about their experience with a particular Lasik eye center but you will learn what to expect from the procedure in general. Do not underestimate the power of your peers. Listen to what they have to say about their doctors, how they were treated, the professionalism of the Lasik eye center staff, their comfort during the procedure itself, their recovery time and experience, and, finally, their results.

Source: http://ultimatearticledirectory.com/article46344-Searching+For+A+Local+And+Reputable+Lasik+Eye+Center.html

By: Peter Rankin

Lasik surgery is an eye vision correction method that has been growing in popularity. Lasik surgery can greatly improve eyesight, eliminating the use of eye glasses or contact lenses. It’s a relatively fast surgery needing little recovery time and is easily accomplished with outpatient surgery. It is the cost of the surgery which is most daunting, it is expensive and most health care insurance policies will not cover it because it is a voluntary or elective procedure.

Even if you have vision insurance, most plans will not cover the Lasik surgery but it is possible that your employer may have a policy in place to cover some of the surgery or offer a reduced rate. Sometimes a company may have extended vision insurance. This means that some of the cost will be paid for. So always check your insurance coverage and everything they have to offer before scheduling surgery.

The price you see advertised for the Lasik surgery can sometimes be a little bit misleading. You may see an advertisement for a certain price per eye, that sounds affordable but that is usually the bottom price for people who need only a small amount of corrective vision; it can go much higher depending on your vision. On average the Lasik procedure is around two thousand dollars. Always remember to choose your surgeon carefully, just because they are offering a bargain does not mean that they are the best choice. You will want an experienced doctor with the latest equipment and technology.

In many other countries around the world Lasik surgery is usually covered by insurance but for some reason the US is not one of them. As with any surgery there is also associated costs as you probably know from any procedure, so when shopping around for the best Lasik center make sure you are given the full price.

If you cannot get the Lasik procedure done with your insurance you may wish to consider starting a flexible spending account with your employer. That way a portion of your pay will go into the funding so that it will not be a large bill for you to pay at one time. Make sure that you inform the surgeon and the surgery center where you are getting your procedure done because it usually involves some kind of special paperwork. Also check with your accountant the Lasik procedure may be a tax deduction for you.

When considering Lasik surgery prepares yourself for the cost. If you are in the US chances are that you will be paying for the surgery yourself and will be solely responsible, so try to come up with ways to defray the cost. You may also want to discuss this with different Lasik centers in your area, some of them even offer some sort of payment plan that may be a good choice for you. Keep in mind that the cheapest route is not always the best route to take when you consider how valuable your eyesight is.

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