All About Lasik

Can someone tell me more about nystagmus and how it can be treated? Can a near-sighted person with nystagmus undergo laser surgery? Thanks!

Unfortunately, there are no effective treatments for nystagmus. If you are albino, the albinism is causing your reduced vision, not the nystagmus.

LASIK is a substitute for glasses. Since glasses don’t correct nystagmus LASIK won’t either.

The movement of the eye will make it very difficult for the laser surgery to work properly and I doubt if any surgeon would agree to do it.

Before answering that question specifically, let’s review what happens during LASIK surgery.

To begin, numbing drops are applied to the eye so no pain is felt during the procedure. Next, an ultra-thin blade is used to create a flap on the top of the cornea. That corneal flap is folded back and an excimer laser is used to reshape the cornea, correcting the vision problems to as close to 20/20 as possible. Finally, the corneal flap is replaced and left to heal naturally without the need for stitches.

Corneal thickness is an extremely important consideration here due to the reshaping done to improve vision during the LASIK procedure. Having a condition known as keratoconus is an automatic disqualifier for having LASIK. Keratoconus is a degenerative corneal disease affecting ones vision. This hereditary condition includes a general thinning of the cornea along with a cone-shaped protrusion of the central cornea. Thinning the cornea further through laser vision correction can weaken an already diseased cornea and could require a corneal transplant sooner rather than later. Currently, no form of LASIK is recommended for patients with keratoconus.

However, procedures such as PRK and LASEK are performed without making the corneal flap and are better suited for patients with thinner than normal corneas.

PRK is an acronym for photo-refractive keratotomy and was around before LASIK surgery. An excimer laser is also used in this procedure but without having to allow for a corneal flap, it is safe to reshape the cornea without fear of worsening the existing keratoconus.

LASEK is much like PRK, but a very thin layer of the epithelium (outer-most layer of cells on the cornea) is removed and replaced intact before and after the corneal reshaping procedure.

If you are considering laser vision correction and have concerns about how good a candidate you might be, be sure to find a LASIK surgeon who has performed at least 1,000 laser vision correction procedures. These are the surgeons most likely to have the skill, experience, up-to-date equipment and technology necessary to meet your needs. You want an ophthalmologist who can provide a thorough exam, and exceptional care following your laser vision correction procedure.

If you would like more information on LASIK vision correction in Orange County, California and the surrounding area, please visit Khanna Institute of LASIK & Refractive Surgery today.

Jennifer Kimberley
http://www.articlesbase.com/vision-articles/why-does-it-matter-how-thick-my-cornea-is-if-i-want-to-have-lasik-724968.html

I am scheduled for my Wavefront Lasik surgery next week. I was told this is the most recent, top of the line procedure available to date. I want to achieve better than perfect vision (20/10 or 20/15); and although it is not guaranteed, Wavefront Lasik has a higher percentage of success compared to other procedures to achieve, what I like to call, "high definition vision". Does anyone have any testimonials or web site links to verify if this is statistically true?

Wavefront lasik will in most cases give better results compared to surgery without using wavefront.

However as you say yourself results are not guaranteed.

Of course with all laser eye surgery there is of course no permanent cure and at some stage later in life spectacles will again need to be worn.

Please read up as much as you can before considering surgery.

Good Luck

Dominic
Retired optometrist and husband of refractive eye surgery patient(now wearing spectacles 9yrs later!)

hey if you are in india then in chennai it costs around 20,000-30,000 rupees.like aggarwal eye centre,shankara nethralya.my sis had one done for 25,000 but that was 4 yerars back.don’t always go for the bigger hospitals.there are some specialized hospitals which you should try.

Before answering that question specifically, let’s review what happens during LASIK surgery.

To begin, numbing drops are applied to the eye so no pain is felt during the procedure. Next, an ultra-thin blade is used to create a flap on the top of the cornea. That corneal flap is folded back and an excimer laser is used to reshape the cornea, correcting the vision problems to as close to 20/20 as possible. Finally, the corneal flap is replaced and left to heal naturally without the need for stitches.

Corneal thickness is an extremely important consideration here due to the reshaping done to improve vision during the LASIK procedure. Having a condition known as keratoconus is an automatic disqualifier for having LASIK. Keratoconus is a degenerative corneal disease affecting ones vision. This hereditary condition includes a general thinning of the cornea along with a cone-shaped protrusion of the central cornea. Thinning the cornea further through laser vision correction can weaken an already diseased cornea and could require a corneal transplant sooner rather than later. Currently, no form of LASIK is recommended for patients with keratoconus.

However, procedures such as PRK and LASEK are performed without making the corneal flap and are better suited for patients with thinner than normal corneas.

PRK is an acronym for photo-refractive keratotomy and was around before LASIK surgery. An excimer laser is also used in this procedure but without having to allow for a corneal flap, it is safe to reshape the cornea without fear of worsening the existing keratoconus.

LASEK is much like PRK, but a very thin layer of the epithelium (outer-most layer of cells on the cornea) is removed and replaced intact before and after the corneal reshaping procedure.

If you are considering laser vision correction and have concerns about how good a candidate you might be, be sure to find a LASIK surgeon who has performed at least 1,000 laser vision correction procedures. These are the surgeons most likely to have the skill, experience, up-to-date equipment and technology necessary to meet your needs. You want an ophthalmologist who can provide a thorough exam, and exceptional care following your laser vision correction procedure.

If you would like more information on LASIK vision correction in Orange County, California and the surrounding area, please visit Khanna Institute of LASIK & Refractive Surgery today.

Jennifer Kimberley
http://www.articlesbase.com/vision-articles/why-does-it-matter-how-thick-my-cornea-is-if-i-want-to-have-lasik-724968.html

Follow Tiffany before, during and after her LASIK surgery. Preoperative, during and after surgery video of Tiffany’s LASIK. Tiffany is so excited with her new vision. She is already back to her normal routine… Usually people like to rest after surgery, but Tiffany is out and about already! See her twitter her surgery at www.twitter.com/teechi.

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Is it safe and are you allowed to get laser eye surgery while pregnant? I’d sure like to be able to get up for those late night feedings without groping blindly for my glasses.

No, it is not a good idea to have laser refractive surgery (such as LASIK or PRK) during pregnancy. The reason is that your refractive error may change during pregnancy essentially undoing the effect of the surgery. Best to wait until after pregnancy and breastfeeding before considering this surgery.

Probably the most important decision someone who is considering LASIK must make is what surgeon to choose. Although I do not perform LASIK, I have created a document for my cataract patients to help them in choosing a surgeon. The article can be viewed by clicking this link:

http://sgveye.com/en/resources/35-about-your-eyes/233-10-things-you-must-know-before-choosing-your-cataract-surgeon

The advice in this document can be applied to choosing any surgeon in any specialty, not just cataract surgeons.

Sincerely,

David D. Richardson, M.D.
Medical Director

San Gabriel Valley Eye Associates, Inc.
207 S. Santa Anita Street, Suite P-25
San Gabriel, CA 91776
626.289.7856

Glad you asked! Most people just see the work “LASIK” and assume they are the same procedure. There are differences, though, and they are important to be aware of if you’re considering laser vision correction.

Let’s start with a bit of vocabulary. LASIK is an acronym for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis. All of that means the process of using a laser to create a flap in the cornea and reshape the cornea to return your eyesight to as close to 20/20 as possible.

Vision problems are referred to as aberrations. An aberration is the ophthalmic word for vision problems or visual distortions. Aberrations can be higher order or lower order. Lower order aberrations include astigmatism, near- and farsightedness. Higher order aberrations include night vision problems and seeing halos around lights.

The general consensus is that traditional LASIK is better suited for those with lower order aberrations. Conversely, custom LASIK can treat both higher and lower order aberrations.

Now, let’s talk about the difference in technologies. Traditional LASIK uses your prescription to determine the laser settings used in reshaping your cornea. While it works fairly well, it isn’t always as exact or precise as one would hope. Custom LASIK uses the wavefront technology to map out precise and very predictable laser settings. This technology is so amazing that it allows for corneal reshaping in ultra-minute amounts.

Naturally, this is a very brief overview of the differences between LASIK and custom LASIK. The best thing for you to do, if you’re considering laser vision correction, is to contact an experienced ophthalmologist. You want a LASIK surgeon that has the state-of-the-art equipment, technology and well-trained staff necessary to give you the best results possible.

Sure, you’ve seen the discount ads, but remember. Cutting corners on price may be mean cutting corners on equipment and technology, which may mean cutting corners where your eyesight is concerned. Don’t be stingy when it comes to your vision. Save money on dry cleaning, buying fancy coffee or eating out, instead.

Patricia Woloch
http://www.articlesbase.com/vision-articles/what-is-the-difference-between-lasik-and-custom-lasik-684651.html

I’m having Custom LASIK done next week and I’m nervous about having to stare into the laser for the procedure because my eyes are light sensitive. Has anyone with light sensitive eyes had difficulty during LASIK?

Also, ladies…my doctor recommends that I not rub my eyes for a month after surgery, how many of you wore eye makeup after surgery such as mascara? Did you have a difficult time taking it off?

Thanks!!

I had Lasik eye surgery done after wearing glasses for 16 years. It has been perfect for me. I have had no changes. Of course, as I age, I expect changes. I also co-manage refractive surgery and have seen hundreds of successful patients. It doesn’t hurt, generally. There is a bit of pressure, but no real pain if you have LASIK. The PRK version (where no flap is cut) is a little more uncomfortable for the first few days following the procedure. I’ve seen several people who said they were in some pain, but healed just fine. I used to wear both glasses and contact lenses. I had LASIK done and it’s the best decision I’ve ever made. I can see clearly, no squinting, no driving with glasses anymore. I can read road signs, see the individual leaves in the trees (they’re not just a blurry mess anymore). It’s also nice to be able to see what time it is when I wake up. The procedure is painless (although a bit uncomfortable) but takes less than 15 minutes. Highly recommended.

If you need help finding a reputed surgeon in India u can check out the ink below:
http://www.indianhealthguru.com
You can schedule a free appointment there and they’ll answer all your questions and see if you qualify as a good candidate or not

Have you ever had LASIK Laser Eye Surgery?

How did it go?
How much of an improvement was there?

Too scared. Friend just had it done. Her vision was pretty clear same day although the whites of her eyes were red for 2 weeks and she had to use eye drops as prescribed. When she totally healed, her vision was almost perfect!!