October 15, 2007

LASIK Eye Surgery

Tip! This page is dedicated to providing you with the knowledge you need when considering laser eye surgery. This procedure can be a bit intimidating for people and hopefully you will feel much more comfortable about it once you have read this.

LASIK eye surgery is becoming more advanced and more affordable. More and more people in the United States are having LASIK and it has quickly become one of the most popular forms of vision correction. LASIK is not for everyone; before you decide to go through with LASIK surgery you should learn more about it and what it has to offer you.

As you probably already know, LASIK is Laser Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis. The LASIK procedure involves the use of an ultraviolet laser to reshape your cornea. It does this by vaporizing small amounts of the cornea's tissue. LASIK surgery is effective in treating nearsightedness (myopia), astigmatism, and farsightedness (hyperopia).

Before undergoing LASIK eye surgery an ophthalmologist will evaluate your eyes to determine if you are a good candidate for LASIK. The eye surgeon will map out your corneas to determine how to shape them. The health of your eyes is evaluated to determine if LASIK is viable; if any problems are found it could preclude you from having LASIK surgery.

Tip! Laser eye surgery is virtually pain free as the cornea is anesthetized using special drops. There may be mild discomfort when the anesthetic wears off but this irritation should be minor and last only a few hours.

LASIK is an outpatient procedure; downtime for recovery is minimal. Most people are able to see clearly without their glasses or contacts immediately following the surgery. There are a number of side effects including problems with night vision and sensitivity to light.

You can learn more about LASIK vision correction by visiting the website LasikEssentials.com.

Nick Harper specializes in refractive eye surgery including LASIK vision correction. The website LASIK Essentials presents information on all aspects of LASIK eye surgery in an easy to read format, without technical jargon. For more information visit LASIK Essentials: http://www.lasikessentials.com

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