Lasik eye surgery is laser guided surgery which is computer controlled for obtaining high precision. The surgery is done to correct the refractive disorders of the cornea. It is used for myopia, hyperopia and other refractive disorders. This is an operation which is conducted in less time and with less discomfort to the patient. But to undergo this surgery the person should have attained 18 years of age. Moreover there should not have been any change in the eyesight for a continuous period of one year.
Pregnant women are dissuaded to undergo Lasik surgery. It is only for a healthy person without any symptoms of diabetes, arthritis or cataracts. The clinical health condition is checked during the pre-Lasik eye examination to determine whether a person is fit to undergo the surgery or not. After the Lasik surgery is performed the person may experience correct vision within a few days but in certain cases it may take six months.
The advancement of technology and refinement in Lasik surgery patient can have a safe and precision treatment. These lasers are accurate and have robotic control. The Lasik surgery takes only five minutes to complete and the patient should be able to look constantly for at least a minute without dropping the eye-lid. But the Lasik surgery cannot correct both visions at the same time for both the eyes. It can correct one eye for myopia and the other for hyperopia. If the patient can adjust to this correction them he may not use glasses.
There are many eye surgeons skilled with Lasik surgery and one should select such doctor, who has a proven track record of successful Lasik surgery. The cost of the surgery is on the higher side as compared to normal surgery. It may cost $500 for one eye and can go up to $5000 for a complete package. The cost varies considering the surgeon’s credibility, experience, the advanced equipment he uses and the location of the hospital. But today is more affordable because of the availability of more doctors and technological advancement.
The post surgery follow up are undertaken within 24 hours and last up to three months. Few people have immediate irritation, reddishness of eye and infection. In such cases you must refer back to the doctor and go for further necessary check up. Common complications which people suffer are dry eyes, poor night vision, over correction and under correction. In rare cases people lose complete vision and become blind and in certain singled out cases further surgery may be required. And there are cases where people have reused the glasses and contact lens even after successful Lasik surgery.
Lasik surgery is highly recommended by ophthalmologists because the procedure it trouble free, painless and requires no hospitalization. It is a magical surgery of modern times which corrects the eyesight to near perfection and helps in discarding the use of glasses and contact lens.