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Lasik Eye Surgery Questions & Answers
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10
Lasik Surgery Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Your eyes are important. When
you are thinking about having the Lasik vision correction you
want to make sure that you
are making the right decision for yourself. Many people have
the Lasik procedure every year with very good results. The
Lasik procedure is designed to help people with vision problems
improve their vision. Lasik is a quick and painless surgery
and most people experience improved vision the day their
surgery is complete.
For doctors, the
best patients are those who are well informed of the procedure
and have realistic expectations about their
potential outcome. A good Lasik doctor will carefully exam
your eyes and take a thoroughly health history before deciding
whether or not the Lasik vision correction surgery is right
for you.
As a patient, you should fully understand the benefits as
well as the risks and complications involved with the Lasik
procedure. While most people do have positive outcomes after
the surgery, there are some that do not. Some people experience
reduced night vision and daytime vision and have infection
in their eyes following the surgery.
After you have chosen a Lasik eye surgeon, there are a few
questions that you should ask before your schedule your surgery.
Knowing the answers to these questions will often help you
have a positive outcome with your Lasik vision correction surgery.
Am
I a good candidate for Lasik surgery? Your Lasik doctor
will carefully consider whether or not you are a good candidate
for Lasik vision correction. It has been proven that those
who are not good candidates for the procedure, but still have
it done, do have complications. Your doctor should be fully
aware of any health concerns or problems before agreeing to
operate on your eyes.
How
long will the recovery last? This is an important question
to ask your Lasik doctor because each Lasik surgeon has different
rules about recovery time. Depending on the depth of your surgery,
you may have a longer recovery time. You may also need to take
off of work longer.
How
much does the Lasik procedure cost? A Lasik procedure
can vary from doctor to doctor or depending on the area where
you live. In addition, depending on the severity of your eye,
your procedure may cost more or less. You can plan to spend
around $2000 on your Lasik procedure and that is just the base
cost.
What
is included in the cost the Lasik surgery? Most Lasik
doctors will include all costs relating to your Lasik procedure
in the cost. It is still important to know this for certain.
Make sure that there are no hidden costs when your fees are
calculated.
Do
you have payment plans? Most insurance plans will not cover
the Lasik procedure. Unless you have saved at least $2000 for
your surgery, you should know what kind of payment options
are available to you.
What
kind of Lasik procedure will be used? There are several
techniques with Lasik surgery. Your doctor may specialize in
one certain way or may be able to perform many types. You need
to know what procedure will benefit you the most and make sure
your Lasik doctor is skilled in that technique.
What
will happen during surgery? You should know every step
of your surgery so you understand exactly what to expect. Most
patients are awake during the procedure and are given drop
to numb the eye area. For those who are uncomfortable with
the surgical process, they can be given a mild sedative to
calm them during the procedure.
What
can I expect after surgery? It is very important for
patient to understand what to expect after the Lasik surgery.
Some people experience no problems or pain, but your doctor
should discuss expectations with your prior to the procedure.
What
risks and complications are involved with the Lasik procedure? Most people have positive outcomes with the Lasik surgery procedure.
There are some risks and complications involved with the procedure.
It is beneficial for the surgeon to fully discuss these risks
and complications with your before your schedule your procedure.
What
are the post-operative instructions? After your surgery,
you will have instructions for post-operative care. Your doctor
will discuss with you when it is ok to return to work and physical
activity. In addition, you will be instructed on when to wear
make up, use soap or lotion on the face and when to go to your
post-operative care appointments.
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