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2. A simple, short procedure. It
is also accurate and safe with a fast
recovery.
3. Quality control even years
later. The procedure allows adjustments to be made later on.
Having an understanding of
what this surgery can and cannot
do is imperative. About 90 percent
of people undergoing LASIK
surgery will have between 20/20
and 20/40 vision. This surgery
allows for most activities to be
done without eyewear, but if
perfect vision is expected, there
may be some letdown. LASIK
may be used for clearer vision for
older adults, usually before age
70, depending upon their health.
There is a small chance, says Web
MD, the patient may not be able
to see as well after surgery as before. Some people experience side
effects such as blurry vision, eye
dryness and difficulty with light
sensitivity after surgery. The light
sensitivity may include seeing halos, fluctuating vision or difficulty
with night vision. For some, this is
a temporary process, but the side
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effects could be permanent. A new
study in the Journal of Ophthalmology noted that the safety and
efficacy of LASIK procedures has
increased significantly for patients
to 70 years of age. The cost is
modest, starting at $250 per eye
and up.
A person with a history of
diabetes or glaucoma or other eye
problems is generally not a good
candidate for LASIK surgery.
Preparation for the surgery consists in meeting with a coordinator
and having certain tests and measurements done. After surgery,
there may be some blurriness for a
day or two. Drops will be used and
the person is asked to rest. Followup with the surgeon takes place a
few days later.
About the Author
Jean is an RN with an MSN from the
University of Cincinnati. She is a freelance writer and a staff writer for Living
Well 50 Plus and Health & Wellness
magazines. Currently she can be seen
in Christian Living in the Mature Years
magazine and has been previously published in such magazines as Diabetic
Health. She resides in Cincinnati.
With LASIK, you can get rid
of the glasses
by Jean Jeffers, Staff Writer
Do you want clearer vision?
Would you like to take off those
glasses and see clearly without
them?
Would you like to minimize
your difficulty with near vision
without using eyewear?
Such dreams are coming true
today, thanks to recent advances in
eye surgery. Many people gain better vision without glasses through
LASIK – laser eye surgery – or
other refractive surgeries.
LASIK, which stands for laser
in-situ keratomileusis, is a popular
surgery used to correct vision
in people who are nearsighted,
farsighted or have astigmatism. In
most cases, the surgery is pain free
and can be completed in a matter
of 15 minutes or so.
LASIK vision correction
surgery works by reshaping the
cornea, the clear front part of the
eye, so light traveling through it is
properly focused into the retina,
located in the back of the eye,
according to Web MD (www.
webmd.com). With LASIK, an
ophthalmologist creates a thin
flap in the cornea using a laser.
The surgeon folds back the flap,
removing a part of the corneal
tissue, then puts the flap back in
place.
Advantages to LASIK eye surgery include:
1. Better quality of vision.
Around 96 percent of patients will
gain their desired vision after the
procedure. For those not completely satisfied on the first try, an
enhancement may further increase
the likelihood of clearer vision.
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