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LASIK Wavefront: Laser Eye Surgery Cost from $ 663 per eye Cost with Financing $ 15 per month LASIK eye surgery is a laser eye surgery that is pretty cheap nowadays and is a life changing experience. Imagine never having to find your glasses AGAIN, or struggle with putting in your contacts. There is nothing like being able to just wake up and see!!
Patients with near-sightedness, far sightedness and astigmatism can now reduce or eliminate their dependence on contact lenses and eyeglasses through LASIK (laser assisted in situ keratomileusi). South America many people are surprised to hear has always been at the forefront of technology for eye surgery. 30 years ago refractive surgery was first developed in South America and as a result the most experienced doctors in the world, who not only use the latest technology but actually help develop it, are there.
The newest innovation to LASIK is a diagnostic device known as Wavefront. Wavefront is an extremely accurate device that maps any imperfections of your cornea and as a result there is less scar tissue and an increased probability of seeing 20/40 or better. It also allows people previously denied LASIK, due to thin corneal walls, the opportunity to undergo this life changing treatment. ARE YOU A CANDIDATE FOR LASIK? Here is a quick checklist to see if you are a good candidate for LASIK eye surgery? Every individual is different and nothing can replace a thorough examination by your optometrist to qualify you as a candidate.
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Back to Eye Surgery LASIK (back to top)
LASIK ( LASER IN-SITU KERATOMILEUSIS ) 1-. Explanation of the procedure (top) LASIK is a form of outpatient corneal surgery in which, under local anesthesia, a surgeon uses a specialized and precise flap-making instrument, called a microkeratome, to create a thin flap of corneal tissue. This flap is raised and laid back while still attached to the cornea. The surgeon then uses an excimer laser to remove a pre-determined amount of corneal tissue from the exposed bed of the cornea. The amount of tissue to be removed is calculated based on the pre-operative determination of the power of your eye. The flap is replaced and within minutes natural forces hold the flap down on the cornea. Usually, within a few hours, the surface epithelium ("skin") of the cornea begins to grow over the cut edge of the flap to seal it into position. LASIK can be used to correct nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism. 2-. Understanding How Your Eye Works (top) In order to decide whether to undergo the Procedure, it is helpful to understand how the eye works. The eye is like a camera. The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped window that forms the front wall of the eye. The retina is the light-sensitive tissue in the back of the eye that connects to the brain. The retina acts like the film in a camera. The cornea at the front of the eye acts as a lens that focuses light onto the retina, producing an image on the retina that gets transmitted to the brain and interpreted as vision. The curve of the cornea determines the power of the corneal lens and whether the incoming light rays from distant objects focus directly onto the retina. When light does not focus directly on the retina, the eye has a refractive error. This means that with the appropriate "refractive correction" lenses, incoming light rays become focused onto the retina, producing clear vision.
In all of these conditions, the person needs some type of corrective lens, such as glasses
3-. WAVEFRONT-GUIDED TREATMENT –What is it? (top)
As technology advances, additional treatment options become available to patients. One such procedure is wavefront treatment (also referred to as "custom ablation" or "custom treatment").
Eyeglasses and contact lenses address what's known as 'low-order aberrations', of which nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism are symptoms.
Wavefront treatment corrects additional visual imperfections called 'high-order aberrations' (e.g., halos, spikes, starbursts, some night vision problems, etc.), improving visual acuity and visual quality beyond that which is possible with eyeglasses or contact lenses, or other, less evolved laser eye treatments. These high-order aberrations are mapped, and a customized laser treatment plan is developed to correct them.
Wavefront treatment involves creating a sophisticated corneal map of the eye and then combining that with an analysis of the visual system of the eye using a Wavefront analyzer, or aberrometer, which studies the way the eye bends light rays, improving visual quality potential. A precise measurement of all the aberrations of the eye provides a broader treatment range and allows patients to be treated that might have otherwise been ineligible. The entire visual system is analyzed, from the corneal surface through the crystalline lens of the eye, all the way to the retina, which is at the back of the eye. This combined analysis is then applied directly to the cornea via laser treatment.
These steps represent a far more detailed assessment and treatment of the visual system than available previously, whereby visual imperfections are virtually eliminated. Wavefront treatment can be done in conjunction with either LASIK or PRK, allowing one the opportunity to potentially see 20/20 or even better.
4-. Chances of Succes (top)
Chances of Success in LASIK
Chances of Success in LASIK of IUMO.
*A visual acuity of 20/40 of better is required to pass the driver's license examination. It is therefore considered the legal "normal" visual acuity.
5-. The Process (top)
First step initial exam
If you wear contact lenses, it is a good idea to stop wearing them before your baseline evaluation and switch to wearing your glasses full-time. Contact lenses change the shape of your cornea for up to several weeks after you have stopped using them depending on the type of contact lenses you wear. Not leaving your contact lenses out long enough for your cornea to assume its natural shape before your and exam and surgery can have negative consequences. These consequences include inaccurate measurements and a poor surgical plan, resulting in poor vision after surgery. These measurements, which determine how much corneal tissue to remove, may need to be repeated at least a week after your initial evaluation and before surgery to make sure your measurements have not changed.
You should tell your doctor about your past and present medical and eye conditions and any medications you are taking including over the counter medications and any allergies you may have. You should have the opportunity to ask your doctor questions during this discussion. Your doctor should perform a thorough eye exam and discuss whether you are a good candidate for Lasik and what the risks, benefits and the alternatives of the surgery are. You should know what to expect before, during and after the surgery and what your responsibilities are. Give yourself plenty of time to think about the risk/benefit discussion, to review any informational literature provided by your doctor, and to have any additional questions answered by your doctor before deciding to go through with surgery and before signing the informed consent form. Second Step (Pre- procedure) (top) Contact Lenses
Contact lenses can "warp" the corneal surface, which changes the corneal curvature and leads to a measurement of your refraction that is not representative of your true refraction. In order to properly calculate the treatment to correct your refractive error, you will have to stop wearing contact lenses at some stage prior to surgery. The time interval that you must go without wearing contact lenses depends on the type of lens that you use and the length of time you have used them.
Exceptions to the above rules exist and you can discuss these with your eye physician.
Your doctor will order blood tests to be performed.
Day before surgery and day of surgery (top) You should stop using:
These products as well as debris along the eyelashes may increase the risk of infection during and after surgery. Your doctor may ask you to scrub your eyelashes for a period of time before surgery to get rid of residues and debris along the lashes.
Make sure you bring with you a pair of sunglasses, your eyes will be sensitive and irritated by light for the first 24 to 48 hours.
Avoid alcohol 24 hours prior to and 48 hours after your surgery, as this tends to dehydrate the tissues.
Wear comfortable clothing on your surgery day. Avoid clothing such as wool that may generate lint in the surgical suite. Wear minimal jewelry and bring only necessary personal items.
Before your surgery
You will be instructed to take off your shoes and jewelry. You will then be given a sterile hair cap, body garment (you do not take off your clothes) and foot coverings. You will then be led to a preparatory room where an assistant will begin treatment with numbing eye drops.
During Surgery (top)
The surgery should take less than 20 minutes. You will lie on your back in a reclining chair in an exam room containing the laser system. The laser system includes a large machine with a microscope attached to it and a computers screen.
Another numbing drop will be placed in your eye, the area around your eye will be cleaned, and an instrument called a lid speculum will be used to hold your eyelids open. A ring will be placed on your eye and very high pressures will be applied to create suction to the cornea. Your vision will dim while the suction ring is on and you may feel the pressure and experience some discomfort during this part of the procedure. The microkeratome, a cutting instrument, is attached to the suction ring. Your doctor will use the blade of the microkeratome to make a flap in you cornea.
The microkeratome and the suction ring are then removed. You will be able to see, but you will experience fluctuating degrees of blurred vision during the rest of the procedure. The doctor will then lift the flap and fold it back on its hinge, and dry the exposed tissue.
The laser will be positioned over your eye and you will be asked to stare at a light. This is not the laser used to remove tissue from the cornea. This light is to help you keep your eye fixed on one spot once the laser comes on. NOTE: if you cannot stare at a fixed object for at least 60 seconds, you may not be a good candidate for this surgery.
When your eye is in the correct position, your doctor will start the laser. At this point in the surgery, you may become aware of new sounds and smells. The pulse of the laser makes a ticking sound. As the laser removes corneal tissue, some people have reported a smell similar to burning hair. A computer controls the amount of laser energy delivered to your eye. Before the start of surgery, your doctor will have programmed the computer to vaporize a particular amount of tissue based on the measurements taken at your initial evaluation. After the pulses of laser energy remove the exact amount of corneal tissue, your eye is irrigated and then the flap is put back into position. After Surgery (top) Immediately after the procedure, your eye may burn, itch, or feel like there is something in it. You may experience some discomfort , or in some cases, mild pain and your doctor may suggest you take a mild pain reliever. Both your eyes may tear or water. Your vision will probably be hazy or blurry. You will instinctively want to rub your eye, BUT DON”T!! Rubbing your eye could dislodge the flap, requiring further treatment. In addition, you may experience sensitivity to light glare, starburst or haloes around lights, or the whites of your eye may look red or bloodshot. These symptoms should improve considerably within the first few days after surgery. You should plan on taking a few days off from work until these symptoms subside. You should contact your doctor immediately and not wait for your scheduled visit, if you experience severe pain, or if your vision or other symptoms get worse instead of better.
You will be given antibiotic eye drops and a lubricating eye drops to use in the weeks following your surgery.
Your doctor will then schedule a follow up visit for the following day to examine you eyes and test your vision. You should have another follow up exam three days after surgery, one month and three months.
If you choose to use your own eye care professional, your doctor will require pre- and post-operative forms. After your 24-hour post-operative appointment you will receive, via email or in person, your refractive surgical report and post-op form for your own eye care doctor.
Day of laser eye surgery (after your surgery) (top)
24 hours after laser eye surgery.
48 hours after surgery
Day 3 activities
Day 7 activities
Activities for 1 month after surgery (maintain eye protection for 6 months following any eye surgery)
Activities for 3 months after surgery (maintain eye protection for 6 months following surgery)
Proceed with caution as these activities have a high risk of water being forced into the eyes.
6-. When should You NOT have LASIK (top)
If you have any of the following situations or conditions, the risk of LASIK surgery may be greater than the benefit. You should consider NOT having LASIK surgery if you:
What other information should I know?
If you have any of the following conditions, you may have LASIK if your doctor evaluates the seriousness of your condition and believes the benefit of having LASIK is greater than the risk. Discuss with your doctor if you have:
7-. Possible Risks and Complications related to Lasik Eye Surgery (top)
All surgeries have certain risks and possible complications. It is your right to know not only the benefits of Lasik but also all the possible risks. Lasik is the most frequently performed elective surgery in the world. Over 3 million people in the United States alone received Lasik last year. The percentage of people who experienced complications ranged from .6% to .0001% making Lasik one of the safest surgeries. However, it is still important that you are aware and able to accept these risks no matter how slight they are.
1. Halos/Starbursts
Some patients do not see as clearly at night or in dim light and may notice an optical effect called a "halo" or a "starburst" around lights and illuminated objects after the Procedure. Patients who notice these effects may need to wear glasses to drive at night. These effects are for the most part temporary, but could be permanent and uncorrectable. Further, these conditions are more likely to occur in patients with high levels of nearsightedness or farsightedness and for patients with larger-than-average pupil size.
2. Equipment Malfunction
The microkeratome and excimer laser are maintained according to manufacturer specifications. Despite this maintenance, the microkeratome or the excimer laser could malfunction, requiring the Procedure to be stopped before completion. In some instances, this could result in a loss of vision, or rescheduling of the Procedure.
3. Under-correction or Over-correction
The exact removal of tissue performed by the laser is overridden in some cases by the healing response of the eye. While the treatment of your refractive error is designed to completely neutralize your refractive error (unless otherwise discussed with your surgeon) this treatment is aimed at the "average" eye. If your eye tends to heal in a different way from the "average," your refraction may result in an over- or under-correction of the refractive error.
A patient's tolerance for under-correction or over-correction varies. In the majority of instances, the over- or under-correction can be corrected with glasses, contact lenses or additional surgery. In other instances, it can be permanent and not amenable to surgery because of structural stability issues or the presence of an irregular corneal surface.
4. Increased Light Sensitivity of the Eye/Fluctuating Vision
Patients may be extremely sensitive to light and glare or find that their visual acuity fluctuates after the Procedure. These conditions are generally temporary and usually go away within one (1) to three (3) months after the Procedure; however, in some cases they could be permanent. 5. Optical Imbalance
If the surgeon performs the Procedure on each eye on different days, the eyes may not be able to balance and focus properly until the Procedure is performed on both eyes because there will be a power difference between the two eyes.
6. Infection, Hemorrhage, Blockage, Drug Reactions and Other Complications
Other risks include severe infection that cannot be controlled by antibiotics, hemorrhage, corneal swelling, retinal detachment, venous or arterial blockage, cataracts, drug reaction, or other complications. These complications range from minor, temporary problems to major, permanent damage, loss of an eye and can cause partial or total blindness.
7. Regression
The cornea is living tissue. Once tissue has been removed from the cornea during the Procedure, the surface epithelium ("skin") can thicken to compensate for the change in shape that has occurred. This happens to a variable degree among treated patients, accounting for the reason why some patients have a stable immediate result (minimal epithelial thickening) and others regress (more significant epithelial thickening). Regression is more likely to occur in very nearsighted patients. In some cases, the patient can have another laser surgery to improve distance vision. In other cases where tissue availability for safe laser retreatment is limited, the regression is corrected with glasses and/or contacts.
8. Increased Pressure in the Eye
The steroid drugs used during the first week after surgery may, on rare occasions, cause increased pressure in the eye. This raised pressure needs to be closely monitored and may require additional topical and/or oral medications if significantly elevated. It is important for you to return to the Center or your optometrist for scheduled follow-up visits to monitor your eye pressure in order to modify the medication schedule as needed.
9. Fragility on Impact
For at least three (3) months after the Procedure, the eye should be considered fragile to direct trauma. When participating in sports or other activities involving possible contact with the eye during this period, you should wear protective eyewear. In any event, it is advisable to protect your eyes from direct trauma after the Procedure as much as possible.
10. Eyelid Droop
The eyelids have a natural tendency to droop with age. The eyelid speculum that is used in the Procedure may hasten this process.
11. Corneal Ectasia
A certain amount of corneal tissue must remain under the flap after the laser has achieved tissue removal. This is believed to relate to the long-term stability of the cornea. In rare instances, imprecision in the accuracy of the keratome cut, coupled with inaccuracy of the pre-operative corneal thickness evaluation can result in less tissue being left under the flap than intended.
This can have two effects: it can either result in bulging of the cornea thus reversing the intended flattening effect of the treatment, or it can lead to progressive deformity of the cornea with thinning and increasing curvature changes, and the cornea can develop an irregular shape. In more severe instances, the condition of progressive deformation is called ectasia and the patient may need a corneal transplant in order to restore his or her vision.
The probability of this occurring with currently employed modern technology is thought to be approximately one in 10,000.
12. Faulty or Improperly Created Flap
The corneal flap may be too thin, too thick, uneven, and too short, may wrinkle, become displaced or may not heal properly. This condition could be temporary, requiring that LASIK be postponed until the surgeon can create a new flap, or could cause permanent damage to the cornea. In addition, there is a risk that the "hinge" of the flap may be cut off from the cornea (also known as a "free flap"). In some instances, the surgeon can still perform the laser treatment, reposition the detached flap on the cornea, place a contact lens bandage on the eye to promote healing, but in some instances he or she may choose to wait to perform laser treatment until after the flap heals. If, however, a "free flap" is lost, the patient could experience permanent corneal damage. If the damage or distortion in vision is severe, a partial or complete corneal transplant may be necessary to restore vision.
13. Debris under the Flap or Infection under the Flap
Sometimes after the surgeon creates the flap during LASIK, there may be a small amount of debris or tissue under the flap. Debris can result from the instruments used or consist of tear-film oil or floating material.
The surgeon may decide in the immediate post-operative period to irrigate beneath the flap to remove this debris. Small amounts of debris can generally be monitored in the clinic without surgical intervention. In most cases, debris that is left behind is cleared in time by the body's own clearing systems. Infection, on the surface of, or beneath the flap is a rare event, estimated to occur at a rate of one in 10,000. Infection is managed by starting antibiotic eye drops and in most instances, taking cultures of the cornea.
Your surgeon might even need to lift the corneal flap to culture and treat the infection. If the infection results in significant scarring of the cornea, a partial or complete corneal transplant may be necessary to restore vision.
14. Diffuse Lamellar Keratitis or "Sands of the Sahara "
In some cases, patients experience a temporary complication caused by an inflammatory reaction between the flap and the corneal bed of the eye. This condition has been called "Sands of the Sahara " or Diffuse Lamellar Keratitis (also known as "DLK").
The exact cause of this complication has not been determined. Patients with DLK may not show any symptoms at all or may experience blurred vision and tearing, which can last from several days, up to several weeks, which can delay the healing process. DLK can generally be treated with topical or oral steroids, with possible need for surgical intervention (the surgeon irrigates beneath the corneal flap).
15. Epithelial Erosion
The epithelium is the surface layer of cells that protects the cornea as the "skin" over the stromal layer of the cornea. If the epithelium is cut or removed, it generally grows back.
In LASIK, the surgeon creates a flap, consisting of epithelium and stroma, and holds the flap back while performing the Procedure. The epithelium in some people is not as well attached to the underlying stroma; such eyes are at increased risk for epithelial scratches or epithelial sliding, especially as the flap-maker is passing over the corneal surface to create the flap. In some cases, we can identify eyes at risk and advise about the increased risks associated with surgery.
There are, however, rare patients where there are no pre-operative clues. In addition, older patients are more likely to have areas of weakened "skin" or slips during flap creation. In such instances, the surgeon places a bandage contact lens over the cornea at the end of the LASIK to assist in healing and to reduce discomfort. Patients who experience an epithelial slide or abrasion or erosion may experience a longer recovery period and may be at risk for complications including infection, inflammation, recurrent erosions, flap wrinkles or epithelial ingrowth. The surgeon may postpone and reschedule LASIK until the eye heals, or he or she may choose to not treat the second eye at the same session following a severe slide or erosion on the first eye.
16. Epithelial Ingrowth
Epithelial ingrowth is a condition in which epithelial cells from the surface of the cornea grow under the edge of the flap. If the cells continue to grow, they can affect the underlying tissue causing astigmatism, flap edge thinning and reduction of vision. This condition is generally treated by medication and observation, although further surgery to remove the epithelial cells from the interface may be necessary.
17. Dry Eyes
Dry eye is a common, but generally temporary, complication arising from LASIK or PRK. This condition can usually be treated with lubricating eye drops and occasionally with temporary inserts or "plugs" that prevent the normal drainage of tears into the nose.
Dry eye generally improves within a few months after surgery, but in some instances can continue for longer periods of time, and may require long-term use of lubricant drops and permanent plugs. Patients who have dry eyes prior to LASIK or PRK are likely to experience dry eyes after the Procedure.
18.Vascular Occlusion
When the suction ring is applied to the eye during the flap-making process, the pressure in the eye increases significantly and many patients will notice that the light will dim or go out completely in the eye. When the suction ring is removed, the vision is restored to the eye within a few seconds. There is a remote risk that when the suction ring interrupts the blood supply to the eye, permanent damage to the retina (the film of the eye camera) and loss of vision can result.
This possible occurrence has a theoretical probability of less than one in 1,000,000.
19. Microscopic Corneal Surface Irregularities
Microscopic irregularities on the surface of the cornea can cause slight vision loss. One to two percent (1-2%) of patients may lose up to two lines of vision on the eye chart after the Procedure.
20. Excessive Corneal Haze
Although corneal haze is part of the normal healing process, and gradually subsides with little or no permanent effect on vision, if the haze is excessive or does not go away, the patient may need additional treatment.
21. Elevated IOP (Intraocular Pressure)
Because a steroid drop is used post-operatively to control the healing response, some patients may experience a rise in their intraocular pressure (IOP). You will need to be monitored and may require an additional medication to control the pressure until you have completed your prescribed steroid medication.
» Due to each individual's prescription level and unique physiology, an additional treatment or enhancement, may be required. A patient may be a candidate for a LASIK retreatment or enhancement procedure. Eligibility will be determined by the terms and conditions outlined in the LASIK Eye Centers protocol. The patient must generally wait at least three (3) months after the first LASIK and must have adequate corneal tissue and stable vision, and meet other conditions of the LASIK Eye Centers retreatment protocol. Results cannot be predetermined or guaranteed. There are currently two methods used for retreatment. One involves re-lifting the flap created from the first surgery and reshaping the underlying corneal tissue. The second involves making a new flap. Both methods involve all the risks of LASIK. Our goal is to help you achieve a life free from the dependence on glasses or contacts. It should be noted, however, that all patients eventually require the need for reading glasses as part of the unrelated and natural aging process of the eye.
» The Procedure does not correct vision defects that do not arise from refractive errors, such as cataracts, amblyopia, strabismus or presbyopia. Patients with such conditions may be subject to additional risks and additional side effects and should discuss their condition with the surgeon and optometrist before deciding whether to have the Procedure.
1. Cataracts
Cataract is a condition that, if not treated, can cause reduced vision, correctable by cataract surgery. LASIK or PRK will not prevent cataracts, nor will it reverse the effect of a cataract that is beginning to appear.
2. Amblyopia
Amblyopia is a medical condition that develops in early childhood in which a person who has reduced vision in one eye relies on the other eye to focus. LASIK or PRK will not reduce or eliminate amblyopia. It will not improve the vision in the amblyopic eye. If the patient experiences side effects or complications from the Procedure in the eye that is able to focus, he or she could experience a loss of vision because that eye would no longer be able to compensate for the other.
3. Strabismus
Strabismus is an eye disorder caused by a weakness in the eye muscles in which the eyes may not be aligned properly. LASIK or PRK will not correct, reduce, eliminate or prevent strabismus. Patients with strabismus may develop double vision as a result of or as a side effect of the Procedure.
4. Presbyopia
As we age, the crystalline lens of the eye may lose its ability to accommodate to nearby objects. This condition, known as presbyopia, usually begins around the age of 40, and can most often be comfortably corrected through the use of eyeglasses.
The occurrence of a complication may or may not lead to a poor visual outcome. However, in the event a complication does occur, and it leads to an unsatisfactory visual outcome, this would mean that your vision could be blurred, doubled, distorted, or have halos or other disturbances, and these would NOT be correctable with glasses or contact lenses. In the event this should happen, your surgeon will discuss and offer you advice on further treatment, which may involve medications or more surgery.
If the outcome cannot be corrected by medications or more external surface corneal surgery, the only way of restoring the vision may be a corneal transplant. It is believed that with current techniques and technology, the combined risk of all causes of a corneal transplant being necessary is approximately one in 10,000 or less.
Alternatives
Eyeglasses are safe, relatively inexpensive and most people can wear them reasonably well. However, depending on the nature of the correction, the lenses may be thick, and may reduce or increase the size of the visual image. Contact lenses are another non-surgical alternative. Contact lenses come in a variety of materials, and comfort, effectiveness, and ease of use varies. Since contact lenses rest directly on the cornea, not everyone is able to tolerate them. If fitted and used properly, contact lenses are effective, relatively safe and easy to use.
Complications arising from the use of contact lenses include allergic reactions, infections, scratches, ulcers, or other injuries to the cornea. For those persons with mild myopia (four diopters or less), Intacs™ might be a possible alternative. Intacs™ are surgically implanted plastic half rings that change the shape of the cornea. Intacs™ can be removed at a later date if so desired.
Complications from Intacs™ may include difficulty with night vision, glare, halos, blurry or double vision and fluctuating distance vision.
The FDA-approved labeling of Intacs™ indicates that up to 7% of these devices were removed for complications during the FDA phase III clinical trials. Other methods of refractive surgery available include Radial Keratotomy (RK) and Automated Lamellar Keratoplasy (ALK). RK is seldom performed at the time of writing (2003) because the excimer laser can achieve the same effect as the incisions without the need for placing incisions, which effectively lead to a weakening of the structure of the cornea.
8-.Frequently Asked Questions about LASIK (back to LASIK)
1-. What does LASIK stand for? (top)
2-. How long has LASIK been performed? (top)
3-. Why is LASIK considered an advancement in refractive surgery? (top)
4-. Who can benefit from LASIK? (top)
5-. Is LASIK still an investigational procedure? (top)
6-. If I have LASIK and my vision changes later in life, can it be redone? (top)
7-. How long will the LASIK procedure take? (top)
8-. Can I drive immediately after having LASIK? (top)
9-. What type of anesthetic is used for LASIK? (top)
10-. Is LASIK a painful procedure? (top)
11-. How long does the eye take to heal after surgery? (top)
12-. How long will I be out of work after having LASIK? (top)
13-. Can I play sports after having LASIK? (top)
14-. How long will it take before I can have my best vision? (top)
15-. Will there be a need for glasses after LASIK? (top)
16-. Does medical insurance cover the procedure ? (top)
17-. Who is a good candidate for LASIK? (top)
18-. Will I have perfect 20/20 vision after having LASIK? (top)
19-. Will both eyes be done at the same time? (top)
20-. How long must my contact lenses be out prior to LASIK? (top)
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LASIK is an acronym for Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis. This procedure uses a laser to reshape the cornea without invading the adjacent cell layers. In Situ is Greek for "in the natural or normal place." In medical terminology, In Situ means "confined to the site of origin without invasion of neighboring tissues." Kerato is the Greek word for cornea and Mileusis means "to shape."
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