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6 Common Questions About Lasik Eye Surgery

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Randolph Spencer
6 Common Questions About Lasik Eye Surgery

It's not easy to live and do daily activities when you can see clearly, and when you must wear glasses or contacts throughout the whole day.  

And if you have been living your life with bad eyesight and can't stand wearing glasses or contacts, there may be a solution for you. Lasik eye surgery can be a permanent solution to improve your quality of life.  

If you are interested in this kind of surgery, here are some frequently asked questions about it and their answers.  

What Is Lasik Eye Surgery? 

Lasik eye surgery is a type of surgery performed on your eye to improve sight. During the surgery, the shape of the cornea is changed, giving it the ability to focus images onto the retina better. With that, the eyesight is changed, and patients can see more clearly.  

The surgery is a simple procedure done using two lasers. The patient is awake during the procedure, which lasts about twenty minutes for both eyes.  

Who Is a Candidate for Lasik Eye Surgery? 

Not everyone can be a candidate for Lasik eye surgery, and you can be one if you have:  

  • Up to -12.00D of myopia, nearsightedness 
  • Up to +6.00D of hyperopia, farsightedness 
  • Up to 6 diopters of astigmatism

There are also some other requirements a patient has to fulfill to be a successful candidate for Lasik eye surgery. A crucial requirement that must be mentioned is that the surgery can't be done if the patient has a chronic dry eye condition, glaucoma, or history of cataracts. A patient must be at least 18 years old without an autoimmune disease. Lasik surgery can't be done if the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding.  

Is the Surgery Painful? 

When people hear the word surgery, they assume it will be painful; however, that's not the case with Lasik surgery.  

The surgery is not painful, but you may feel a bit of pressure during the procedure. And after it is done, you may experience itching or a burning feeling in the eye area. But the symptoms can be soothed by using artificial tears or eye drops.

Before the procedure, you get numbing eye drops in both eyes so that you can't feel bothered by anything.  

When Can I See the Results? 

The beauty of this type of surgery is that you will immediately see the results after the procedure. Your eyesight will be improved, and you will see better. 

Of course, during the few first moments after the procedure, your eyesight will be hazy, but soon it will start to stabilize. Your eyes will be sensitive to light, and it will be best if you could rest after the procedure and stray away from looking directly into light sources.  

After the first few days after the surgery, you'll be able to see the things you couldn't see for years. And you'll be able to see the actual results of the procedure.  

How Does the Recovery Look Like? 

After the surgery, you'll be able to go home. However, you shouldn't be driving, so you need to find someone that can help you get home. The next day you'll have a follow-up checkup with your doctor, and only after it you'll be able to drive. It is recommended you rest for a few days after the surgery, but if you cannot do it, you can go to work the next day.  

It is recommended you don't do any exercises for one week after the surgery and to avoid wearing make-up, or wear eyelash extensions. You'll be given artificial tears, or other eye drops to help the healing process and speed it up. 

After one week, another follow-up is done to see if the recovery is going as it should be and if your eyes are healing correctly.  

What Are the Risks of Lasik Eye Surgery? 

Lasik eye surgery is a safe procedure; nevertheless, there are some potential risks and side effects. You may experience the following problems: 

  • Dry eyes 
  • Inflammation  
  • Infection  
  • Under or overcorrection 
  • Complications during the surgery 
  • Impaired nighttime vision 

With the under or overcorrection, you'll again have to wear glasses or contact lenses to be able to see clearly. There's also a possibility that you won't be able to see the procedure results for several weeks after it, but that rarely happens.  

Also, it is essential to mention that this kind of surgery doesn't exclude the option of worsened eyesight due to aging.  

We hope that you got the answers you were looking for and that now you know everything you wanted about this life-changing procedure.


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