Eye Surgery - Eye Surgery

Lasik Vision

LASIK (Laser-Assisted-In-Situ Keratomileusis) is currently the type of laser vision correction procedure that is most common. It is an extremely effective outpatient procedure that suits low, moderate, and higher prescriptions. To do a Lasik vision correction, necessary preparations have to be made for the procedure. Your expectations before, during and after the surgery may depend to a large extent on your doctor. As part of your preparation for the Lasik vision correction, you are required to make a firm decision if you will go through with the surgery. A review is needed by your eye doctor to know if you are a good candidate for Lasik vision correction before you sign the waiver.

Again, before the Lasik vision correction you are required not to wear contact lenses. You should switch to wearing glasses full-time prior to Lasik vision correction for at least 2 to 4 weeks before the procedure. This is because the contact lens can change the shape of your cornea. Abandoning your contact lenses a good while before the procedure will enable the cornea to assume its natural shape which is essential for the surgery. Not doing this may result in a poor Lasik vision correction outcome.

Other problems that might arise include inaccurate measurements and a poor surgical plan, leading to poor vision after surgery. These measurements would determine how much corneal tissue needs to be removed. Measurements can be repeated at least a week after your initial evaluation and before Lasik vision surgery to make sure they have not changed, especially if you wear RGP or hard lenses.

You will be made to lie down on a reclining chair throughout the Lasik vision correction surgery. A shield is placed over the eye as part of the Lasik vision correction procedure to protect your eyes from foreign elements. After the Lasik vision correction procedure, your eye may feel an initial discomfort. Avoid rubbing your eye as this could dislodge the flap. The symptoms of discomfort should improve after a few days. If you experience severe pain few days post surgery, contact your doctor immediately.

You usually must go and see your doctor within 24 to 48 hours after Lasik vision correction, for removal of the eye shield, testing of your vision and examination of your eyes. You may use drops to prevent infection and you may be advised to use artificial tears to lubricate the eye. Contact lens should not be use used in the operated eye even if your vision is hazy.