I am writing this to help other parents feel more at ease about exotropia strabismus surgery for their child. It took me over six months to come to grips with my child needing surgery. I kept hearing it was an easy surgery done on many children with no problems. Still I had three different specialists look at my daughter and agree that this type of strabismus surgery needed to be done. I only wish I had read this article I am now writing months ago by another parent so I would have known what to expect and not been so fearful over it.

When choosing a surgeon to carry-out any surgical procedure, such as Lasik surgery, you must ensure that all aspects of the operation are taken into account. The surgeon's qualifications, experience, reputation, personality, equipment to be used and of course the fees are factors that need consideration and appropriate weighing before the selection.

LASIK is a simple laser surgery that can be done to help a person see better without glasses. This is accomplished through a number of little cuts that change the shape of the cornea - the cover of the eye. When this surgery is done correctly, it can eliminate or reduce a person's need for prescription lenses. I have worn glasses since I was a teenager. Since my vision is fairly stable, I would be a good candidate for LASIK. Therefore, I have considered the idea of LASIK as an alternative to glasses and done a little research on the subject. Here is what I have found out.

I have a specific career in mind that requires 20/20 corrected vision. I already wore contacts and have glasses, so I thought "No Problem!" Then came the positions that also stipulate a minimum of 20/40 vision, UNCORRECTED. I had 20/400 vision in both eyes. My prescription was -3.75 in both eyes. You can imagine the distress and instant panic that hit me when I discovered that requirement. I had always considered getting LASIK, but never really took the steps to look into it. Because of the vision requirements, I had to have it done.

To most people who have a need for them, wearing glasses or contacts is both tiring and bothersome. The active adult that enjoys outdoor sports and a busy lifestyle does not want to worry about glasses or contacts. Lasik surgery is a very safe option for the adult who has poor vision, but does not enjoy wearing glasses.

This Thanksgiving weekend marked the two-year anniversary of my Lasik surgery. Interestingly enough, I received an e-mail from a friend whose friend was asking about Lasik. His e-mail accounted for the basics - cost, procedure and recovery time, various risks, etc. But what he really wanted to know was what to expect before, during and after procedure that the docs don't cover in the initial meeting.

Lasik vision correction is a stunning advancement in modern technology. Within a mere fifteen minutes, individuals can either reduce or completely eliminated their need for glasses or contact lenses. Hardly any preparation is needed from the patient and the surgery itself takes twenty minutes, at most.

A lot of people that are looking to have laser eye surgery are scared or confused about the process. Here, I try to answer some of the most common questions through the eyes of someone who recently had it done.

What does the lead-up process entail?