Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) is currently the most common elective surgical procedure in the world with over one million people having LASIK each year. Although very popular and safe by surgical standards, LASIK is not for everybody. It is important to understand the advantages and limitations of LASIK and to select a qualified doctor to be assured of the highest probability of a desired outcome.
What is LASIK?
"Lay your head back." The doctor said as he dripped some numbing drops into my eye. Then it was time for the injection. The needle looked about 6 inches long as it came towards my eye. He told me to look up as far as I could and then slowly began to push the needle in right below my right eye. I could feel pressure as the burning liquid went in and then everything went black for a few minutes. I wasn't sure if I was going to get my sight back or not. But the procedure was necessary to fix a problem with my retina so I wouldn't go blind.
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.
Eyeglasses were for me when I was ten. Every year thereafter, my father would take me to New York City, where a pair of eye glasses were cheaper than any in New Jersey. And, the frames were fashionable. (Yes, I worried about that when I was ten.) Then, for at least five more years, we would go again annually for another pair with a stronger prescription. My eyes became more nearsighted as I advanced through my teenage years.
Many people get weary of wearing glasses all the time, and it can make you feel unattractive as well. Perhaps, your eyes are too sensitive for contact lenses also, because they are known to be often associated with eye problems and infections. There is a new method to correct eyes; however it is a surgery that permanently repairs the eyes. Lasik eye surgery has become quite a prominent way to correct vision, for a permanent fix to your vision troubles. The decision to undergo Lasik schedule should be well-thought out, and well researched.
LASIK eye surgery has been around so long that going to your LASIK eye clinic is like going to a normal doctor's appointment. Lasik is performed on an outpatient basis, meaning the procedure only takes a short time on an outpatient basis, meaning you can go home the day of surgery. There are a few instructions to follow in preparation for your LASIK procedure.
How does 20/20 vision without having to wear glasses or contact lenses sound? Wouldn't you love being able to enjoy life again without corrective lenses? Well, I have great news! You CAN reclaim your near-perfect vision through a small refractive surgery procedure called LASIK. Here's some more information to help you learn more.
This technology, known as the Wavefront Technology allows your physician to 'tailor' a Lasik operation accurately to fit each patient, hence resulting in an even and clear vision.
