Question 1

what does a renal scan with lasik mean?

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I'm not sure: Did you mean retinal scan?  Or renal scan with Lasix (furosemide) (the water pill)?  If this is about eye surgery, then it is possible that you were told to have your retina checked prior to having lasser vision correction.  Otherwise, you may have been set up for evaluatio of your kidneys.

Question 2

does lasik  hurt?

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No: The procedure itself is painless (although you will feel some pressure). In the few days after, you will have some scratchiness but you shouldn't have any pain.

Question 3

what does lasik mean?

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Laser vision help: Lasik is an acronym developed as a sort of marketing tool since it sounds so "cool".  The technique of lasik involves using a laser to sculpt the front of the eye to a new lens shape which corrects the vision.  It has been refined to the point of high predictability but is still surgery and not all surgery is perfect.

Question 4

is lasik a good option?

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Depends: Lasik is performed to decrease one's dependence on glasses.  It has an excellent safety record.  One must first see an eye doctor to see if they are a candidate.

Question 5

what does lasik involve?

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Reshaping the cornea: First a flap is created on your cornea with a blade or laser. It is then lifted and a laser is used to reshape your cornea (flatten it or make it more steep), then the flap is put back down. It's blurry for a few days and feels scratchy. Eventually, your distance vision should be excellent.

Question 6

what to expect from lasik?

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Very good outcome: Lasik is an extremely safe and effective treatment for those who are good candidates. Visual recovery is rapid and painless. See a refractive specialist for more information and to determine whether you are a candidate.

Question 7

i want to know about lasik.

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LASIK: This is a laser driven device to modify the cornea of the eye and shape a new lens to correct vision.  It is safe, widely available with good results.  There are many that offer it and they can tell you the details which are too numerous to list in this short answer space.

Question 8

what must i expect after lasik?

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Dryness: Expect your eyes to be dry afterwards (sometimes permanently) and you may have some glare to night. Also, lasik is for distance vision only (unless you get monovision) so expect to use reading glasses if you are 45 or older.

Question 9

can lasik reverse after 15 years?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Regression : Depending on preLasik risk factors: Rx, amount of myopia/hyperopia/astigmatism, age, genetics, the effect of LASIK can decrease over time. Also after 40yo many develop loss of reading vision that can make it seem LASIK "is reversing" though this is from other cause: more info eyedoc2020@blogspot.com

Question 10

what are the indications for lasik?

Accepted Answer

Ophtho: There are some requirements such as testing the thickness of your cornea and your eyesight needs to be unchanged, for some eye doctors they recommend 2-3 years.  These are the common requirements but there could be others.

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