Lasik eye surgery?
Q. My mother is considering getting this done but she has some worrys. She 34 and has had glasses since she was a teenager. Her eye doctor said that she could qualify but she has chronic drys eyes to start, would this make it worse? I have heard some awful things about eye surgery and after reading this site www.lasikdisaster.com. I also found it ironic all of the surgeons who specialized in Lasik were wearing glasses. Any feedback much appreciated.
Thanks,
Shane
Thanks,
Shane
Answer
Lasik is designed for people who can not see to an acceptable standard without glasses. Most people I know who have had surgery have had some sort of inconvenience post surgery: dry eyes, no tears, halos around vision; however those with the most significant refractive errors didn't care - the clarity of vision was worth it. Being able to see in the middle of the night, etc.
If your mother is set on the surgery, check to make sure that the surgeon is recommended by several optometrists, not just one or two. Make sure their techniques include "wavefront iris mapping" which will give a better opportunity for success, last but not least, ensure that after surgery your mother goes back for her check ups, but also back to the optometrist who's advice she sought to begin with. The optometrist will be able to help manage the changes she will experience, with the surgeon.
Lasik is designed for people who can not see to an acceptable standard without glasses. Most people I know who have had surgery have had some sort of inconvenience post surgery: dry eyes, no tears, halos around vision; however those with the most significant refractive errors didn't care - the clarity of vision was worth it. Being able to see in the middle of the night, etc.
If your mother is set on the surgery, check to make sure that the surgeon is recommended by several optometrists, not just one or two. Make sure their techniques include "wavefront iris mapping" which will give a better opportunity for success, last but not least, ensure that after surgery your mother goes back for her check ups, but also back to the optometrist who's advice she sought to begin with. The optometrist will be able to help manage the changes she will experience, with the surgeon.
Lasik Eye Surgery..permanent fix?
Q. I know people's eyes change over their lifetime....is lasik eye surgery a permanent fix? Or do you have to go back after 5 or 10 years.
Can you get it done even if you have only mild perscription glasses for reading?
Can you get it done even if you have only mild perscription glasses for reading?
Answer
LASIK is permanent. For example, if you are nearsighted (see well up close but not at a distance). LASIK will likely be able to correct this (provided you prescription has been stable for at least 2 years - recommended guideline). However it is important to remember that once you reach 40, it is natural for your near vision to become progressively more difficult (this is presbyopia). Presbyopia happens to everyone...period. So you may be able to get rid of your glasses for distance (driving, television, sports etc) with LASIK, but once you are over 40, you will likely need to wear reading glasses for near work (fine print, computer, reading etc).
LASIK is permanent. For example, if you are nearsighted (see well up close but not at a distance). LASIK will likely be able to correct this (provided you prescription has been stable for at least 2 years - recommended guideline). However it is important to remember that once you reach 40, it is natural for your near vision to become progressively more difficult (this is presbyopia). Presbyopia happens to everyone...period. So you may be able to get rid of your glasses for distance (driving, television, sports etc) with LASIK, but once you are over 40, you will likely need to wear reading glasses for near work (fine print, computer, reading etc).
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