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LASIK
(Laser-Assisted-In-Situ Keratomileusis) is currently the most common type of
laser vision correction procedure. It is an extremely effective outpatient
procedure that suits low, moderate, and higher prescriptions. To undergo
LASIK vision correction, you need to make necessary preparations for the
procedure. What you can expect 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 need to make a firm decision if you will go through with the
LASIK surgery. You need evaluation by your eye doctor to know if you are a
good candidate for LASIK vision correction before you sign the waiver.
Also, before the LASIK vision correction you are
required to stop wearing 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. Leaving your contact lenses out for several weeks will
enable the cornea to assume its natural shape which is essential for the
surgery.
If you can’t do this it might lead to negative consequences during
the LASIK vision correction. Consequences might include inaccurate
measurements and a poor surgical plan, resulting in poor vision after
surgery. The measurements, which determine how much corneal tissue to
remove, may need to 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.
In LASIK vision correction procedure, you will be made
to lie down on a reclining chair. The doctor will use the laser to
treat you. Then 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 after a few days of LASIK
vision correction then you should contact your doctor immediately. See your
doctor within 24 to 48 hours after LASIK vision correction.
Your doctor will
remove the eye shield, test your vision and examine the eye. You may use
drops to prevent infection. You may also 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.
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