Laser Eye Surgery
LASIK has an overwhelming success rate in reducing dependency on
glasses and contact lenses. Although you cannot be guaranteed
perfect vision, most patients with moderate prescriptions do achieve
20/20 vision or better. The best solution is to schedule a free eye
exam with a LASIK Surgeon, which will help you decide if LASIK is
right for you.
Please not that there is no way to guarantee 20/20 vision, as every
individual is different. However, based on the most recent studies,
the LASIK success rate is 100% for 20/30 (meaning you will be able
to legally drive without glasses or contacts), 98% for 20/20, and
70% for better than 20/20 vision.
Most patients find the procedure to be pretty comfortable; to be
honest, any discomfort will most likely come from the eyelid
holders. The eyelid holder is the instrument that keeps the eye open
during the procedure. A Topical Anesthetic drop is used to numb the
eye before surgery. You will also be given a mild sedative to help
relax you (and the pupil of your eye) before surgery.
Also, like any other medical procedure, you may experience some mild
discomfort afterwards. Most patients are usually fine after taking a
4 hour nap. You will also have several drops that you can use to
help relieve any irritations or dryness that you may experience
after the procedure.
www.nuvisionmedicenters.com
100 Greyrock Place
Stamford Town Center
On the lower level inside Lenscrafters
Stamford, CT 06902
Fairfield County Laser Vision Correction
LASIK stands for "laser in-situ keratomileusis," or "laser within
the cornea to reshape it." In LASIK, a special instrument called a
microkeratome passes over the cornea and creates a thin, horizontal
flap that remains attached on one edge. This flap is lifted and
placed aside, and the laser is used to sculpt the cornea beneath the
surface. The flap is then replaced and stays in place without
stitches. There is less discomfort and a shorter recovery time after
LASIK than after PRK because
the inside of the cornea has a lower healing response than the
surface.
After LASIK, the initial healing period is 12 to 24 hours.
Typically, there is a minimal foreign body sensation over this
period, but some patients have no discomfort at all. About 90% of
patients have functional vision and are comfortable after one day. A
good estimate of final vision occurs in about 2 weeks, but vision
may continue to stabilize over a 3 month period.
Most people require eye drops for 5 - 7 days. After LASIK, most
people can return to work a day or two after surgery. If you choose
to have both eyes treated simultaneously, you should allow for extra
time.
A bandage contact lens and eye drops are used until the surface
heals. Since the eye responds to the loss of these surface cells
with a strong healing response, there is some initial discomfort,
redness, and swelling. The FDA has approved PRK for myopia,
hyperopia, and astigmatism with the VISX™.excimer laser.
For PRK, there is an initial healing time of 3 to 5 days when there
is usually some discomfort ranging from a foreign body sensation to
significant soreness. Your eye will be more sensitive to light, and
vision is usually foggy these first days.
You will be wearing a bandage contact lens and using drops that
significantly help with discomfort. After 3 to 5 days, vision
usually clears to a functional level and the bandage contact lens is
removed. Maximum visual improvement may take 2 to 3 months, and
sometimes more. During this time, you will be slowly decreasing the
frequency of your eye drops.
www.fc-laser.com
1250 Summer Street,
Suite 301 Stamford, CT 06905
1-888-559-EYES 1(203) 961-1488
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