IThere are several factors that affect your desire to have laser eye
treatment and these vary from cost to eligibility.
Cost factor:The costs of laser eye treatment cover several areas. Firstly, you
are asked whether you can afford the average cost per eye. You can
always speak to your laser centre about the different payment
options if you can't make an upfront payment. Always remember to ask
whether the procedure is covered by insurance. Also, note that many
insurance plans that cover vision care do not include laser eye
surgery as part of their coverage. It is important to understand the
full financial terms of having this treatment conducted. Often the
price that is quoted is priced per eye, which also includes your pre
and post-surgical tests and medications. No one likes surprises
therefore it is beneficial to have full financial disclosure prior
to your laser eye treatment.
Eligibility factor:
The effects of laser eye treatment are permanent, but your eyes may
change over time. Hence, it is recommended to have the treatment
after major eye changes have occurred in your life, preferably after
the age of 21. In some laser eye clinics, patients aged from 18 will
be considered provided they have a steady prescription for preceding
two years. Your surgeon can review the changes you have had and help
you decide whether or not to undergo treatment. Some other
conditions which affect suitability for laser eye treatment are
patients with diabetes, connective tissue disorder or other
auto-immune diseases.
Different types of surgeries involved in laser eye treatment:
Studies reveal that in over 94% of cases, a single laser eye surgery
treatment is sufficient. However in others, a second enhancement
treatment may be required to help you achieve optimum vision..
There are two main types of laser eye treatment procedures that are
currently available: Lasik and Custom Cornea.
Lasik is used to correct a wide range of treatments, making it
suitable for correcting mild to severe short sight, mild long sight
and astigmatism. The patient is recovered usually after 24 hours.
Custom Cornea, on the other hand, utilizes newer technologies to
achieve what conventional Lasik surgery can provide.
Other laser eye treatments available are:
CK: This treatment is a safe three minute procedure, usually used
for people who reach mid forties and are unable to read nearer
reading material. CK can return your youthful vision and let you
once again enjoy your life naturally without reading glasses.
Implantable contact lenses: ICL are used for correction of severe
short and long sight. They are similar to contact lenses but placed
inside the eye. Recovery is usually within two weeks.
Cataract surgery: This treatment aims to clear sight and eliminate
the need for both distance and reading glasses. Recovery is usually
within a few days
Bilateral laser eye treatment: Some people choose to treat both eyes
together for reasons of convenience, while some feel that it is
safer to wait until the outcome of the first eye is known before
treating the second.
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