Many still shy away from laser eye surgery. Despite the increasing number of successful cases and the number of people who give testimonials to how this simple procedure changed their lives, people are still intimidated by it. Like any new acquaintance, the best is to get to know it more and to feel at ease with it.
This article aims to inform as well as to comfort those who feel threatened by the very thought of laser eye surgery or LASIK. Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, as it is most popularly known, is a surgical procedure done on the eye, with the aim to detect and correct faults in the way your corneas focus an image. This procedure reshapes the cornea by taking the fragment that is misshapen and it corrects it. By the end of the procedure, a person who used to be dependent on the use of eye glasses and contact lenses should no longer need one and vision is restored back to normal.
If you are in doubt and threatened of the procedure it is best to get to know about it first. You can visit your eye doctor and consult him about your case. For this, it is recommended for you to stop using your contact lenses for while before the appointment. Two weeks would be good; just wear eyeglasses, because contact lenses can change the shape of your corneas so to get better test results, stop using your lenses for two weeks before you see your doctor.
When in the doctor’s office, ask everything you want to know about the procedure. Pour out all your doubts and learn the truth about laser eye surgery and LASIK. Doctors will let you know if you are a good candidate for the procedure. They will give a detailed explanation of the procedure and make you fee at ease with the situation. Once you have decided, the doctor will give you pre-operative instructions to follow as well as some post-operative information that you should expect.
The eye surgery is very quick. It will take between fifteen to forty seconds. Do not worry about pain. This procedure is painless as there are anesthetic drops that are given to your eyes to numb them, so the doctor can perform the entire procedure without you feeling anything. Sometimes some discomfort may be felt after, but it should wear off quickly, so this is rather unimportant. After the procedure, recovery usually goes quickly. Most patients begin to notice good results within three to five days.
The key is to be prepared. The procedure is very easy but if you are unsure about it, so many things can go wrong. Choose a doctor you can trust or choose a clinic that is reputable. Your eyes, they say, are the windows to your soul. Do not entrust your eyes to just anyone.
