Are you a contact or eye-glass user? Are you tired of the frequent cleaning, ordering, and time put into maintaining your contacts/eye-glasses? If you answered yes to any of the above questions then you may be interested in Lasik Eye Surgery. So, what is Lasik Eye Surgery?

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Lasik Eye Surgery is a surgical procedure intended to reduce a person's dependency on glasses or contact lenses.

Now that you know what Lasik Eye Surgery is the next question you must ask yourself is: Am I an applicable candidate for this surgery? To answer this question you must first ask your self these following questions: Am I healthy enough to undergo this form of surgery? According to Medical Doctor J. Bradley Randleman: "Those who have Keratoconus (a corneal disease) are not applicable candidates for Lasik Eye Surgery." Am I to old or to young for this surgery? Will my lifestyle allow me to be a candidate for this surgery? Those who participate in recreational activities, such as; wrestling, martial arts, boxing, etc. may not be good candidates because these sports come into contact with the eyes a lot, causing certain sports to be a high risk factor for anyone considering LASIK.

If you qualify as a candidate for Lasik Eye Surgery, your next step is to find a doctor who will treat you. With the rise in popularity of the LASIK procedure, finding the right surgeon should not be a problem. Once you find a credited doctor, you may need/want to research your doctor and the facility where the surgical procedure will take place. Educating yourself on the surgeon and the facility is a very important aspect of assuring yourself that the ones controlling the outcome of your procedure are liable and credible.

For many people, the cost of Lasik Eye Surgery is the determining factor for those considering this procedure. In reality, how much does Lasik cost?

The cost of Lasik Eye Surgery depends on many factors. Many surgeons charge different prices, usually depending on the overall health of your eyes.

If one eye needs more work than the other, then of course the price is going to rise. While there are many prices listed almost anywhere on the web, the most accurate way to find information on how much this procedure costs is to locate a surgeon near you and research their rates for the procedure.

Is there any pain in this procedure? Usually this is the first question people considering this surgery will ask. So, is there any pain related to this surgery? To answer this question, let's first take a look at what actually goes on throughout this procedure.

According to the U.S. FDA the actual time length of this surgical procedure lasts for an estimated 30 minutes. To ward off any pain, a numbing drop will be placed in your eye. The doctor will then proceed to clean the area around your eye and then place an instrument called a lid speculum over the eye to hold your eye lids open. Next, the laser procedure will begin. After the surgery is completed you may experience itching or burning of the eye, and mild discomfort of the eye. Other symptoms you may experience are: watery eyes, blurry vision, and bloodshot eyes. If these symptoms occur the doctor will prescribe a mild pain reliever. While each case differs, usually there is little to no pain involved in this procedure.

As with all surgeries there are cons. Before you think of undergoing any surgery you first need to take a look at some of the risks that could arise. According to the U.S. FDA it has been reported that after completing this procedure, some patients suffer with problems such as severe dry eye syndrome, an under treated or over treated condition, and some patients have even lost their vision. Once you accept that there is a risk involving this type of surgery you may then ask yourself the following question.

What are the pros of this surgery? The increase in the overall health of your eyes, and being capable of seeing without contacts or glasses are a couple of pros related to completing this procedure. So, Is Lasik Eye Surgery the right option for You?

Sources:

U.S. Food and Drug Administration, "LASIK Eye Surgery." CDRH.

J. Bradley Randleman, "LASIK Eye Surgery." Medicine Net.

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