LASIK Surgeons Fix The Eyes Forever
While in the past bad eyesight meant you were finished; this is the case no longer. To end the use of glasses, laser eye (LASIK) surgeons kept on trying to find a way to fix the eyesight problem – and soon made LASIK.
LASIK means Laser Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis, a form of laser eye surgery. Even though contact lenses allow those with poor eyes to see without glasses, LASIK surgeons fix the eyes forever. Nowhere is that more evident than in the state of Texas.
Previous generations used a metal blade to make the corneal flap, today’s LASIK surgerons use a laser- which is faster and less painful. The laser used today is the excimer laser; discovered by Dr. Bhaumik in May, 1973.
Ever since an ultraviolet excimer laser was discovered capable of altering tissue while giving no thermal damage to the surrounding area, scientific discoveries were made for the use of the excimer laser by LASIK surgeons, meaning the process today is far less complicated than the one of the past. While dozens of problems were found in the past, they have since been few and far between and almost no problems today are had with LASIK eye surgery.
Even though LASIK is a way to change poor eyesight by straightening out the cornea, it is not as hard to perform as normal surgery. LASIK is done in two spells; and as it is so simple the patient does not have to be unconscious (although a sedative like Valium is sometimes used).
In the first spell, a corneal flap of tissue is formed using a laser; for the second spell, the cornea is fixed in order to solve the bad eyes. Due to the laser being used, the cornea is “fooled”; it does not realise it has been altered and so a lot of the old problems (such as corneal haze) are removed.
You should weigh the risks and benefits of the surgery and determine if this is for you. Once you qualify, you can collect information from your eye doctor and read educational materials on this procedure so you can make an educated decision. You can then schedule an appointment with your eye surgeon and he or she will discuss the procedure with you.
The surgery is computer guided for precision and accuracy. Numbing drops are placed in each eye and a mild sedative is given to the patient prior to surgery. A cornea flap is made and the cornea tissue is ablated or reshaped to correct refractive error. The surgery has little if any discomfort both during the surgery and after the procedure. If pain occurs, an over the counter pain medication should be all that is needed.
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Anyone recommend a very good experienced lasik eye surgeon in charlotte nc?
I would even like to hear recommendations on lasik eye surgeons in charlotte to stay away from!
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At the International EyeCare Laser Center, our doctors practice LASIK only – we are specialists. Dr. Charles Moore is instrumental in the design and development of LASIK diagnostic and surgical equipment. For more information visit our site: http://www.texaslasik.com/
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4 years of college, then med school, be a resident, intern and do a fellowship. You have to be an Ophthalmologist a "MD" to do LASIK.
Talk to your regular eye doctor to refer a skilled physician in your area. Ask around if you know people who have had the procedure done.
The costs are typically around $2000 per eye.
Never assume that a doctor is good based on the number of offices he has, what he charges, the advertising he does, etc. The best way to find a good lasik surgeon is to do your homework and to know exactly what to look for and what to ask. These sites should be of great help to you:
http://www.lasersurgeryforeyes.com/questions_you_should_ask.htm
http://www.the-lasik-directory.com/choose_doctor.html
http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-on-Choosing-a-Good-LASIK-Surgeon&id=305337
http://www.allaboutvision.com/visionsurgery/surgeons.htm
http://www.docshop.com/education/vision/refractive/lasik/choose-surgeon/
Also, do not be afraid to ask the doctor for references from those on who he has performed the procedure. Also, you would be amazed how many people had the surgery done so ask around! Someone you know will know someone who had it done and can talk to you about it and who performed it.
Hi James – I am a representative from LasikPlus, hoping to provide you information about your LASIK options in the Raleigh area. We have one center in Raleigh, NC at 4035 Lake Boone Trail. The doctor in that center is Dr. Patricia Smith, MD. She is a board certified Ophthalmologist.
We offer a free, no obligation consultation so that you may come in, meet the staff and understand if Laser Vision Correction could be right for you. You may visit the website to schedule an appointment, http://tinyurl.com/LasikPlus or feel free to call 1 (866) 953-0282
I hope this information was helpful!
What is a "reasonable price" when the risk is your sight? 17 lawsuits is a lot, even by high-volume refractive surgery standards. Are you willing to take this kind of risk to save a few dollars?
These are your eyes, don't cheap out on your vision. It's one thing if you buy a cheap LCD TV and the pixels go bad – you can take it back and exchange it for a new one. But if you have a bad outcome with eye surgery you're stuck with that for life.
Probably the most important decision someone who is considering LASIK must make is what surgeon to choose. Although I do not perform LASIK, I have created a document for my cataract patients to help them in choosing a surgeon. The article can be viewed by clicking this link:
http://sgveye.com/en/resources/35-about-your-eyes/233-10-things-you-must-know-before-choosing-your-cataract-surgeon
The advice in this document can be applied to choosing any surgeon in any specialty, not just cataract surgeons.
Sincerely,
David D. Richardson, M.D.
Medical Director
San Gabriel Valley Eye Associates, Inc.
"LA and So Cal’s Trusted Source of Eyecare"
207 S. Santa Anita Street, Suite P-25
San Gabriel, CA 91776
626.289.7856
Top 5 ways to tell if someone is NOT a good "Lasik" surgeon :
#5 Online degree
#4 "Laser" turns out to be old prop from a James Bond movie
#3 Claims to give eyesight – "so good, you can see the future!"
#2 All former patients have become NFL referees
And finally the #1 way to tell if someone is NOT a good "Lasik" surgeon : Wears glasses!!
Depending where you live a good surgeon costs about $3,000 and up depending on what your prescription is. I would ask how long they have been doing Laisk and how many procedures they have done, and how many they do weekly or monthly. Moist insurances do not cover lasik, they might pay a couple hundred dollars. The best way to find out if a surgeon is good at lasik is by word of mouth. A nationwide clinic like TLC is a good bet. I know they hire well qualified surgeons and do tons of lasik weekly.
I am not familiar with NC, as I live in CA. But, I had Lasik over a year ago.
My advice would be to talk to everyone….talk to your family, friends and co-workers. Then ask your family, friends and co-workers to talk to their family, friends and co-workers….you get the idea. I found my surgeon by word of mouth. I asked everyone I know if they had Lasiks (or knew anyone who had Lasiks), and what doctor they went to. Almost everyone I talked to in my area went to the surgeon I ended up going to, and everyone was perfectly satisfied. I went into the procedure very confident! Good luck to you!
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