Dose lasik vision correction work?

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Lasik eye vision correction -- does it work and is it worth it ?

Answer 1

Of course: Lasik vision correction, in the properly pre-screened patient, corrects the vision and the goal is usually to normalize the vision so glasses or contacts are not needed. The vast majority achieve this outcome, and the rest usually get close. It is well worked out and a very safe procedure, with little risk.

Answer 2

Yes: Yes. It is extremely effective in appropriate candidates. See www.Pubmed.Com and fda trial data online.

Answer 3

Yes: Lasik is one of the most successful of all operations.

Answer 4

Lasik: Before lasik correction, you do not need to do anything special other than have the exams to be sure you are a candidate and to make sure they have all the information they need. Afterwards, you should be given antibiotic eye drops, steroid eye drops, and wetting eye drops. It is common to have dry eye after surgery for a few weeks due to irritation, so the wetting drops are very important.

Answer 5

Follow instructions: First, go to an experienced, reputable surgeon to be examined, educated and cleared for surgery, and then follow the instructions given to you. Preop, you'll be started on prescription drops one day before surgery, and instructed to perform eyelid scrubs to reduce the chance of infection. Postop, you will need to continue drops, rest, avoid getting water in the eyes, and do not rub your eyes.

Answer 6

Follow directions: Make sure you follow any instructions your eye surgeon has given you for before and after. This may include eyedrops, staying out of contact lenses, getting prescriptions filled, reading any materials or forms you were given, have ready any questions you may still have, and notify the surgeon if any changes in your eyes or health occur.

Answer 7

LASIK surgery: Prior to surgery, you will need an evaluation of an eye doctor and to be out of any contact lenses for 2-4 weeks or long (especially if in rigid lenses). After surgery, you need to use the eye drops as directed, avoid rubbing eyes and strenuous activities as the eyes heal.

Answer 8

Mostly: Lasik reculpts the eyes inert middle corneal layers into a corrective lens, restoring vision. Most eyes do well but a few undergrow a reshaping over time that we entitle "regression", usually in the direction towards the origin power. Sometimes this is minimal, but can be significant. Check with your lasik surgeon if your vision is changing.

Answer 9

Yes: Yes. Lasik eliminates the distance prescription permanently.

Answer 10

LASIK: When performed by an experienced surgeon using modern equipment, lasik treatment will correct your distance prescription for as long as anatomy of your eye is stable. Typically, there is stability of the anatomy from your early 20s to your early 60s.

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