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Lasik Eye Surgery Questions & Answers
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Lasik Eye Surgery
FAQ's
Lasik vision correction surgery can benefit
many people who experience low to moderate vision problems.
Lasik is a quick and painless procedure, but there
are some risks and complications involved with the surgery. If you are
thinking about have the Lasik procedure, it is important to
understand what happens before, after and during surgery. It
is also beneficial to have realistic expectations of the surgery
before the procedure begins.
Most good Lasik doctors will talk to you and fully explain
the before and after procedure. Like most patients, you will
probably have many questions about the Lasik surgery. The following
are a list of most commonly asked questions about the Lasik
eye surgery.
Am
I a good candidate for Lasik?
Whether or not you are a
good candidate for Lasik depends on many factors. When you
make an initial appointment for Lasik, your eye care professional
will ask many questions and take a thorough health history.
In addition, you eyes and the history of your vision problems
will also be a major factor in whether or not you can have
the Lasik procedure. For people with certain health problems
such as autoimmune diseases and diabetes, Lasik is generally
not recommended. Those under the age of 18 are also not good
candidates. Certain degenerative eye diseases might also disqualify
you from having Lasik. Your Lasik surgeon will make a decision
based on all of these factors. Those who are not good candidates
for the surgery can have poor outcomes. Will
Lasik vision correction eliminate the need for corrective
lenses?
The short answer to that is maybe. Most people who
have the Lasik procedure may still need to wear some form of
glasses or contacts. This does not mean that the surgery had
a poor outcome. This is normal and should be expected. Lasik
is not a means to completely correct vision problems. It is
designed to improve vision. Those who go into Lasik expecting
perfect vision with an unrealistic expectation should not undergo
treatment. Are
there risks of having the Lasik procedure?
Yes. As with
any surgery or medical procedure there are risks. Most people
who have the surgery do not have problems, however some people
do. The most commonly reported side effect of the Lasik procedure
is reduced low light vision. This can cause glowing or halos
around lit objects at night. After some time the side effects
of the Lasik procedure will disappear over a period of time.
There are some long-term complications that have been report,
though they are rare. Some people could experience worse eyesight
than they had before surgery. Does
the procedure hurt?
The Lasik procedure is quick and
painless for most patients. Each eye only takes a minute or
two. The eye is numbed using drops and patients will stay awake
the entire time. For those who feel uncomfortable about the
surgery, a mild sedative can be given. Most patients are able
to walk out of the surgery center after the procedure is complete. Will
I need to take time off of work after the procedure?
Yes, most patients do need to take some time off of work following
the procedure. This can vary though according to the work.
Most of the time patients can start back to work in two to
three days, especially for jobs that are sedentary. It will
be necessary to rest the eyes after surgery, so a lot of computer
work may bother the eyes after surgery. You will need to talk
to your Lasik doctor about when you can start back to work. How much does the procedure cost?
The
cost of Lasik will depend on where you live, the condition
of the eyes and what kind
of technique is used. Those with more severe vision problems
will cost a bit more. Usually, you can plan on spending at
least $2000 for the Lasik procedure. Does insurance cover Lasik?
Most
of the time, insurance plans do not cover Lasik vision
correction because it is considered
elective. Some insurance plans have extended eye care plans
that help defray the costs of Lasik. If you insurance plan
does not cover Lasik, check with your employer. Some employers
offer their employees special rates for going to a certain
clinic for Lasik. Sometimes Lasik can be paid for by using
a cafeteria plan. # # # # #
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