Question 1

is eye surgery for a 93 y.o.?

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Age: As long as patient is healthy enough for sedation, age is not a significant factor when deciding on surgical intervention.  I have operated on several healthy patients over 100 years old.

Question 2

how long does eye surgery take?

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It depends: Lasik, lasek, icl implantation and cataract surgery generally take around 20 mintues and are ususally performed with mild  sedation and topical anesthesis (numbing drops).
Retinal surgery or eye muscle surgery may take longer and sometimes is performed under general anesthesia.

Question 3

does it hurt to have eye surgery?

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Eye surgery: There is typically minimal if any pain with eye surgery.  Most surgeries can be performed with topical anesthetic drops but others can require local anesthesia.

Question 4

what is limbal relaxing eye surgery?

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Astigmatism.: Limbal relaxing incisions can be performed to eliminate or improve astigmatism.  Astigmatism is where the eye is shaped somewhat like a football than a perfectly round basket ball.

Question 5

how much does eye surgery initially cost?

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Depends: What type of surgery are you considering?

Question 6

what should i expect after an eye surgery?

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Eye surgery: It depends on the form of eye surgery and what is being corrected.

Question 7

can i wear eye contacts after eye surgery?

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Depends: On the type of surgery.  What kind of eye surgery are you asking about?

Question 8

what can be done for pain from eye surgery?

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Anything wrong?: First, make sure the pain is normal and nothing is wrong - check with your surgeon.  In our experience, cool compresses, acetominophen and rest are the best remedies.  If these don't work be sure to be checked out.

Question 9

can someone not be eligible for eye surgery?

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Yes: Although this is uncommon.  Most people who wear glasses can have laser vision correction.

Question 10

experts with experience with prt eye surgery?

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PRK surgery?: I am guessing you mean prk surgery - which is a form of laser refractive surgery (he other being lasik).  Prk produces good long term results with good stability.  It is a little more uncomfortable in the beginning for a week or less.  It is useful for certain patients with thinner corneas and to remove corneal scars.  Discuss the optimum for you with your ophthalmologist.

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