Kelly Wheeler asked:

Lasik eye surgery corrects blurry vision that occurs from a misshapen cornea. The cornea bends light rays to help them focus properly on the retina at the back of the eye. By cutting and lifting a small flap of tissue from the outside of the eyeball, a surgeon can use a laser to reshape the cornea before replacing the tissue, removing your need to wear corrective eyewear.

The procedure is done over two million times a year in the USA, with a very low rate of infection. Complications, like blurred vision, corneal scarring, dryness and haloes or starbursts around lights, generally occur in only 1% of cases and if your surgeon has performed over 1000 of these procedures, the risk is even less.

Lasik Eye Surgery Safety Tips

Lasik eye surgery is not a cure for any and all eye problems. Older patients often require reading glasses because of hardening of the lens, which can’t be corrected by laser surgery. The surgery also does not have a fantastic result for those with either very weak or very strong prescriptions for glasses or contact lenses. Being informed about your eligibility for the surgery will ultimately help you avoid disappointment and an unfavourable result.

Surgeons who offer you a “20/20 Vision Guarantee!” should most certainly be avoided. Many Lasik eye surgeries actually require a 3 month follow up and should not be taken lightly, by you or the surgeon. Only registered Ophthalmologists are permitted, and are qualified and experienced enough, to perform the procedure. So ensure that you choose your laser-wielding doctor wisely!

Lasik eye surgery does run the risk of a slight loss of vision and diminished night or fog vision that can’t be corrected by glasses or contact lenses. While a low risk, ensure that you discuss your options with the surgeon and that the benefits outweigh these risks.

Lasik eye surgery is a relatively safe procedure, with amazing benefits accompanying minimal risks. In order to have a positive experience, ensure that you’re well-informed and make educated choices, then simply enjoy your new clear vision!

Lina Lee asked:


Many people are talking about LASIK this and LASIK that, but you don’t understand what LASIK is? If you are wearing contact lenses or glasses, probably you might be interested in LASIK. LASIK is an acronym for Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis. It is a type of eye surgery to reshape cornea and improve your visual acuity. With LASIK eye surgery, many people have achieved better vision without having to wear glasses or contact lenses.

LASIK eye surgery uses laser beams to remove the corneal tissue without disturbing nearby cells. Before that, a hinged corneal flap is created with microkeratome blade or laser (IntraLase method) and after the underlying corneal tissue has been removed, the corneal flap is repositioned. The flap will stick to the underlying cornea on its own and heals quickly. It is a painless procedure because the LASIK surgeon will use anesthetic eye drops to numb your eye. You may feel a little uncomfortable because your eyelids are secured with a small instrument to keep your eye wide open during the LASIK eye surgery.

LASIK eye surgery has been the most popular eye surgery these days because the cornea healing with LASIK procedure is faster and less painful than other eye surgeries, such as PRK (Photo Refractive Keratectomy). It has been performed on more than one million people in the world. In the United States, the practice of LASIK surgery is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including the approval of all medical devices used for the procedure, especially the lasers used for LASIK. However, FDS does not have the authority to set the price for LASIK, recommend any LASIK surgeons or clinics or laser centers or provide ratings of lasers approved for the LASIK procedure.

However, not every eye problems can be treated with LASIK eye surgery. LASIK eye surgery is for people with common vision problems as follows: – Nearsightedness (myopia)

People who are near-sighted are only able to clearly see things near them and things that are far away may seem blur to them. – Farsightedness (hyperopia)

People who are far-sighted cannot see near things clearly but able to see clearly things that are far away. – Astigmatism

People with astigmatism are difficult to see things clearly at any distance because of irregularities in the cornea or the lens of the eye.

It can also treat people with a combination of above problems, such as myopia and astigmatism or hyperopia and astigmatism.

LASIK cannot correct or prevent presbyopia, which is a type of vision problem in people at the age of 40 or older. This means that if you have had LASIK surgery, you still have to wear bifocal glasses when you already have presbyopia.

So, if you are really interested in LASIK to eliminate your dependence on glasses or contact lenses, consult with your doctor to determine if you are eligible for LASIK or not and make sure you know the risks and complications that LASIK eye surgery may cause. Comprehensive eye examinations, using a number of medical equipments will be taken and a few questions will be asked before you can undergo LASIK.

Dana Siconolfi asked:


Every year millions of nearsighted people decide that they’re tired of wearing glasses and begin looking for a more permanent solution to their eye problems. In the not too distant past, the solution would have meant going through a procedure called radial keratotomy in which incisions to the eye are made with a precision calibrated diamond knife.

Nowadays, most of these people are gaining 20/20 vision with the relatively new procedure of Lasik eye surgery. It was only a bit more than ten years ago that the FDA approved Summit Technology’s excimer laser to be used to correct nearsightedness.

So what exactly is Lasik eye surgery? The acronym “Lasik” stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis. Lasik actually combines two distinct vision techniques for correcting the eyesight.

First, a knife, called a microkeratome is used to cut a flap in the cornea. The cornea is the translucent front part of the eye that acts as a protection for the eye. It also acts as the lens of the eye and controls the entry of light into the eye. The way light passes through the eye determines how well we are able to see the outside world. Common eye defects such as near sightedness are caused by refraction errors, that is, errors in the way light passes through the cornea.

The second vision technique used in Lasik is a computer-controlled laser which is used to vaporize a portion of the stroma, one of the five layers of the cornea. The stroma is, by far, the largest part of the cornea. It is essential to controlling the refraction of light through the cornea.

Parts of the stroma are vaporized to flatten the cornea. The amount of stroma that needs to be vaporized depends on your degree of nearsighteness. Once this is done, the cornea flap is replaced to its original position.

The combination of these two techniques allow surgeons to precisely correct the refractive errors in the eye that prevent you from having 20/20 vision.

Even though millions of people every year opt for Lasik surgery as a way of completely eliminating their dependence on glasses, refractive surgery is not to be taken lightly. Eye surgery is not trivial.

You will need to find not just a clinic, but also a physician who is experienced in vision corrective surgery. In fact, finding the right physician to perform your Lasik surgery is the most important decision you will make. Remember, you are about to place your future vision in the hands of whichever specialist you choose.

This is an exciting time for medical discoveries. The rate of new discoveries in the medical world are taking place at a dizzying pace. New and improved methods of surgery techniques are discovered and implemented everyday. You will want to find a doctor who keeps abreast of the latest developments in refractive eye surgery techniques and who is an active participant in the operations themselves.

If you take the time to choose the right physician, one you feel comfortable with and who is able to explain to your satisfaction, both the benefits and the risks involved, you should have no problems with your Lasik surgery.