Lasik Eye Surgery – Understanding Its Different Types
When it comes to the matter of eye surgery, the first thing that comes to our mind is Lasik surgery. For corrective vision procedures, Lasik surgery is all what we think about. There are various alternatives to Lasik surgery today. You can choose the option that rests upon your eye condition, the surgeon who is going to operate and the budget you are comfortable in paying. Hence it is important for you to know the different types of Lasik surgery available so that you make the right click.LASEK SURGERY: This type of surgery is a refractive procedure that uses alcohol to separate the outer layer of the cornea. The recovery time with Lasek surgery is longer as compared to Lasik surgery. It is useful for people with thin cornea.
PRK: It removes the epithelium with a metal surgical tool. The tissue is removed from the cornea under this treatment. It is a longer recovery process and is suitable for people with thin cornea and large pupils. It is effective for treatments including near-sightedness and far-sightedness. As compared to other forms of refractive surgery, ‘dry eyes’ is the most common complication of this surgery.
EPI-LASIK: A technique used to reduce dependency of a person on contact lenses or eyeglasses. It is a refractive surgery which is similar to Lasek without any use of alcohol. It makes use of a fine surgical blade that reduces the risk of wide corneal flap. A device similar to a microkeratome (called epi-keratome) slides over the surface of the cornea, just underneath the epithelial layer of cells while suction is applied. Epi-Lasik surgery involves less pain and is a fast healing process.
INTRAOCULAR LENS: It is a form of refractive surgery to change the eye’s optical power. In other words, it is done on the patients suffering from cataract. These intraocular lenses are implanted in the eye by replacing the existing crystalline lens. Most of the intraocular lenses are fixed monofocal lenses matched according to the distant vision. The procedure of surgery in the hands of experienced ophthalmologist takes less than 30 minutes and the recovery period is usually 2-3 weeks.
CK: In this type of refractive surgery, radio waves are passed to adjust the contour of the cornea by shrinking the collagen around it. Conductive Keratoplasty is a very fast procedure and a non-invasive alternative to other types of eye surgery.
Majority of people are not aware of the types of surgery best suited to improve their kind of vision impairment. Hence it is important to be well informed about your health so that you can make the right choice of treatment. Moreover, it is crucial to take advice from friends and relatives who have gone through these procedures while making the right choice of surgeon.
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Will the price of lasik eye surgery go down in the near future?
I was thinking of getting the lasik eye surgery, but the cost is keeping me down.
I have myopia with -4.5d. Last time I checked the cost for costumvue lasik surgery was around $ 3,800 for both eyes.
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wow how much does that cost??
It doesn’t hurt, they give you these eye drops that make you not feel anything.
The only thing you can feel is the clamps, but they don’t hurt either.
Nothing else in our society is getting cheaper these days and as you know, the cost of living (and doctor's expenses– staff, cost of laser, maintenance fee for the laser, royalty for the laser manufacturer every time the laser is used, rent will not be coming down anytime soon). I would not trust my eyes to a bargain basement dr. who flies in from out of town, does dozens of surgeries and then comes back in weeks. You need an established surgeon who isn't going to move out of town next month. Remember, LASIK is surgery. Not blood and guts surgery. But still surgery.
LASIK eye surgery is a medical procedure that can correct your vision by altering the physical properties of your eye. Unlike traditional surgical procedures that depend upon the skills and steadiness of the surgeon's hand, advanced LASIK eye surgery is computer controlled.
The more progressive LASIK surgery centers perform in-depth analysis of your eyes as an evaluation procedure to determine if you're a good candidate for the LASIK procedure. The evaluation process, which is largely controlled by computer itself, maps the overall physical makeup of each eye. A traditional eye exam determines your visual abilities and then an exhaustive computer analysis determines if your eyes can be enhanced by the LASIK procedure.
In addition to determining whether or not you're a good candidate for LASIK, the procedure also records quite a bit of data that's specific to your eyes. If you choose to proceed with the LASIK surgery, this data is used to program the computer controlled LASIK equipment to insure that your eyes are modified exactly in the proper manner so as to provide maximum benefit.
LASIK eye surgery does carry some risks, such as loss of vision. In some extremely rare cases, the patient may lose vision due to equipment malfunction, scarring or healing related complications.
One common risk of LASIK eye surgery is that any dry eye condition that is experienced right after surgery may hamper the healing process. Signs of dryness are burning, redness and decreased vision. If this dry eye condition persists, you may have to medicate to improve tear duct function and use artificial tears to maintain the proper level of moisture. You must keep your eyes moist after LASIK surgery in order to promote healing.
LASIK eye surgery is relatively safe and it can free you from glasses and contacts. Before you commit to LASIK surgery, make sure that you consider all the advantages and disadvantages of having the procedure. Ask the doctor lots of questions so that you can make an informed decision about whether LASIK eye surgery is the right choice for you.
Wow, that was really awesome and interesting.
Mine was about $2K per eye. But it depends on the method of surgery, the extensiveness of corrective work needed, and the doctor you use.
Most places have financing available. I think it can help astigmatism, but I don't know about lazy eye. Consultations are usually free of charge so be sure to visit a few doctors to find the one that's best for you.
These are your eyes, you don't want to bargain shop, and the price is worth it.
Where are you? I know someone who had it and now has better than 20/20. She is thrilled with it. It cost about $6000. There are slightly cheaper places but where she went is the best. In Australia once you get to a certain level (I don't know whether 20/50 is bad enough) you do get some back from Medicare and your private insurance. The operation itself took only minutes. Measuring up beforehand took about an hour and she had to go back the day after the surgery and then again later a few weeks later. None of it caused her any problems. Unlike the previous respondent she did not have cataracts removed and does not need glasses for anything. She did lash out on some fashionable sunglasses though!
well i will tell you that my wife had this done last year. she was 20 years old. i have also had this done(i was 23). we see great and have for the last year even while out in iraq. we are both military and had it done for free. what im really posting about is to tell you the you should look more into P.R.K. than lasik. its was safer, less time, and less problems down the road. as far as where to get it done just start calling around.
YES DON'T DO LASIK!!!!! You will ruin your military flying career!! PRK is the only authorized corrective surgery for pilots. I am going to flight school myself and have researched like crazy! Current prices are around $3500 for both eyes. The military also requires one year healing time after surgery; so plan accordingly! Good Luck!
I love at the end, it’s like the brush is petting the eye. It’s like… derrr u gooo. 8:40
that, or it’s the people that are cheap and get the surgery from untrustworthy people that cut corners and suck at the surgery.
Attention…HURT LASIK PATIENTS!!
New Long-Term LASIK Safety Study set in motion, FDA is concerned about all of the recent LASIK Medwatch complaints, goto website, fill out form and state your case whether you had (1) or (both) eyes hurt from LASIK, even if it was 1-12 years Post LASIK, the FDA wants to know. Goto website: LifeAfterLASIK, fill out form and be heard!! Hurt LASIK patients, spend 2 minutes, we need your story!
i got a question please if some one can answer do it…..im 18 im intrested in join Navy seals but they require 20/20 vission i dnt got good vission i use glasses…this surgery can mk me get 20/20?
In my observation, I have noticed that the government is at least ten years behind medical "trends", for lack of a better word. I don't expect those two agencies to cover such a breakthrough any time soon.
im gona do it. u gota tell me whether this hurts its scary too. :O
There are many different kinds of LASIK. It really depends on your preference. The normal LASIK uses a blade to cut a "flap" in your cornea where another LASIK procedure is done by laser to cut the "flap". There is also laser procedures that can be done if your cornea is not thick enough to have LASIK and that is called PRK and still people may not be able to have this. The best thing to do is to schedule a free consultation with an eye doctor that does Laser Surgeries and find out if you are a candidate for them. Many people find out they aren't candidates for any laser surgeries anyways. Hope this helps!!
Yes, unless you have astigmatism. Consult your opthamologist to see if you are a good candidate for LASIK.
I was pretty nearsighted until I got LASIK 4 years ago. It was perfect for about a year and is now deteriorating, but that’s because I’m older. They told me it would happen. Still MUCH better than I was, & do not need to use glasses except for reading comfort — not really necessary. I’m just a little farsighted now.
Yours might stay perfect for decades, since you’re so young.