Healthy Living Guides » Lasik Eye Surgery

The Latest in Laser Technology for Lasik

staff — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 21:16:42 +0000

The latest in Lasik vision correction technology benefits both the patient and the doctor. Doctors have the benefit of perform the surgery as personalized and accurate as possible. Patients in return have the best possible outcome with the newest technology.

Tips on How NOT to Choose Your Lasik Eye Surgeon

staff — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:15:08 +0000

It may seem paradoxical, but the large and constantly growing number of Lasik surgeons available, combined with the enormous amount of information available on the Lasik procedure, combined with the countless number of enticing claims, offers and testimonials for Lasik surgeons have NOT made it easier to select a Lasik surgeon. While wading through all this information that enables you to make an educated choice (and you WILL need to do your research), it might be wise to consider a much smaller body of information: two tips on how NOT to choose your Lasik eye surgeon:

Lasik with Intralase: What You Need to Know

staff — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 21:12:57 +0000

All basic Lasik procedures start the same. You have to create a corneal flap. This had to be done by hand with an osculating blade. That was before the invention of Intralase. Intralase replaces that held hand blade with a computer guided blade. This results in a safer procedure. Intralase is 100 times more accurate than the hand held blades of the past. It also has a better success rate with four times as many people achieving 20/20 vision after surgery. The 100 % blade free method is preferred to the old fashion way of doing the surgery. This also reduces the chance of scarring of the cornea which can impair vision.

Lasik Surgery Post-Op: What to Expect

staff — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:11:42 +0000

One critical factor after your Lasik procedure is the healing of the hinged corneal flap that is created to allow the laser to reshape the inner corneal surface. What is required is the eventual healing and re-bonding of the flap to the outer surface of the cornea. This is a great area of concern for most patients as they picture their corneal flap ‘flapping in the breeze.’ It’s comforting to realize, however that even complete corneal transplants ultimately heal, such is the healing power of the eye.

How to Shop Around for a Lasik Eye Surgeon

staff — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:10:14 +0000

When you are thinking about having Lasik vision correction, it is important to not only understand the procedure, the benefits and the risks, it is also important to find a good Lasik surgeon. There are so many eye care professionals that do Lasik surgery so it is wise to find one that is educated in the latest technology and who is experienced in the type of Lasik procedure you are having.

Why Lasik Testimonials are so Important

staff — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:06:19 +0000

“I have always said that if I were a rich man I would employ a professional praiser.” The wisdom of Osbert Sitwell

Millions of people now consider themselves to be either grateful recipients or victims of Lasik surgery and many of them, for a variety of reasons, have either produced testimonials to laud the procedure or denunciations to criticize it. This is not a question of who to believe . . . there is no reason to suspect that either the testimonials or the denunciations are untrue, and together they give an accurate picture of the Lasik procedure from the patient’s point-of-view.

3 Reasons Why Wavefront Technology Increases the Price of Lasik

staff — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:05:05 +0000

Custom Lasik surgery, using wavefront technology, is a relatively new procedure that offers distinct advantages over traditional Lasik surgery. This advance in Lasik technology uses equipment that is capable of making many more measurements of the eye, with more precision than traditional Lasik. The benefit of more measurements is a Lasik procedure that will be individualized (customized) to your eye, more than was ever possible with the traditional Lasik procedure. The laser used for the measurements is also much faster than the one used for the traditional Lasik procedure, this allows the laser to keep up with the uncontrollable eye movements that your eye normally makes (saccadic eye movements), resulting in more accurate measurement that greatly reduce the possibilities of side-effects.

Lasik for the Military: How Does It Help Our Troops?

staff — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:04:12 +0000

Lasik vision correction surgery is a perfect option for many people. Those who are very active can benefit a great deal from this vision correction procedure. Most people who have this surgery can return to their regular activities and jobs within days and experience very little side effects. One group of people that can benefit from Lasik surgery is the military. Now the military often recommends Lasik to their ranks to help them stay free of glasses and contact lenses.

What are the Long-Term Effects of Lasik?

staff — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:03:13 +0000

Lasik vision correction surgery is a widely performed procedure designed to help improve the eyesight. This procedure can often completely eliminate the need for corrective lenses in some patients with a good surgical outcome. While the Lasik procedure is a relatively quick and easy surgery, there can be risks and complications. With Lasik vision correction surgery becoming a popular option for people who depend on glasses or contacts, many wonder about the long-term effects.

Referral Sources for Lasik Eye Surgery Procedures

staff — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 21:01:56 +0000

Referral sources for Lasik eye surgery procedures include: the internet, magazines, medical periodicals, and former Lasik patients

The internet is the best place to find sources for Lasik eye surgery procedures. Using a search engine such as http://www.google.com, you can find information on just about anything. Searching something as simple as “Lasik” returns over four million websites. That’s correct: four million. You can narrow your search by getting a little more specific. For example searching for “Lasik pricing” yields two hundred thousand results. You can use the internet to search for local eye doctors that do Lasik in your area. A search for “Lasik in Shreveport, Louisiana” yields fifty three thousand results. You can use just about any search engine. You may not find the site you need with your first try, but you will be lead in the right direction. Using the internet you can have all your questions answered about Lasik, the procedure, the side effects, the pricing, and just about anything else you wanted to know, but was afraid to ask. You may even have some questions answered that you did not even think to ask. The internet is the most common referral source for Lasik.