Quite often people think they don’t need to see a doctor because their vision seems fine. Well, several infections and eye health related problems can affect your eyes before showing any prior symptoms. Pink eye and dry eye syndrome are two common conditions that can be caused due to viruses and bacteria. Highly contagious, pink eye is spread by viruses for which there is usually no medical treatment, making prevention very important.
Nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism are often diagnosed only through regular examination of the eyes by an eye care professional. Lasik eye surgery is widely used to treat people suffering from these ailments. For most people, Lasik, or laser eye surgery can provide a permanent alternative to spectacles and contact lenses. The main function of laser vision correction surgeries is to reshape the cornea, the lucid front part of the eye. This allows the light travelling through it to focus onto the retina, located in the back of the eye.
Benefits of Lasik Eye Surgery
Lasik is able to effectively cure almost all levels of myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism.
A staggering 96% of patients have their desired results after Lasik eye surgery.
Very little or no pain is experienced during the surgery due to the numbing eye drops that are used.
Immediate correction of vision after Lasik eye surgery.
Stitches and bandages are not required after Lasik. Though some doctors may recommend usage to prevent dust and bacteria from getting in.
Fast procedures. Lasting only around 5 to 10 minutes.
Guaranteed precision and accuracy due to computer guidance.
Lasik can be redone to further correct vision if problems appear while you age further.
Reduced dependence on contact lenses and spectacles.
Disadvantages of Lasik Eye Surgery
Possible risks of the Lasik eye surgery include:
Lasik reshapes the cornea of the eye which is impossible to reverse.
Due to its technical complexity, Lasik can permanently affect vision when the doctor creates the flaps.
Corneal infection
Reduced light sensitivity
Could result in the dry eye syndrome
Objects may appear blurry or gray when concentrating on computer screens for prolonged periods.
Night time driving problems
Red patches in the white area of the eye
Itchiness
Lasik, at times, scars the cornea making it impossible for an individual to wear contact lenses.
Glazed eyes
Over correction or under correction can be expected.
Visual anomalies
May lose vision permanently if the surgery is not successful.
Post Lasik Surgery Tips
Usage of the prescribed eye drops should be made to prevent inflammation and infections. Vision may be hazy for the first day so precautions must be taken when doing anything that could cause harm to the body or the eye. Some Lasik surgeries usually follow up with several appointments with different surgeons.
Special care should also be taken while considering the surgeon to perform your surgery. Usually surgeons with the most experience are preferred.