Healthy Living Guides » Lasik Eye Surgery

When to Seek a Second Opinion for Lasik

staff — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 19:18:36 +0000

A Lasik procedure IS surgery and with any type of surgery complications are possible. It’s normally the best practice to allow the surgeon who performed your surgery to treat any complications. If for any reason, you have lost confidence in your doctor’s treatment, or you just feel that there might be a better solution, you should definitely seek a second opinion. There is no reason to feel uncomfortable about asking your doctor for a referral, it’s a common practice; optionally, you can select another Lasik specialist for a second opinion and then inform your doctor.

Lasik Profiling on Your Cornea

staff — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:18:20 +0000

Lasik vision correction surgery is a very popular method for surgically improving eyesight. For individuals who rely on eyeglasses or contact lenses, the Lasik procedure often significantly reduces or completely eliminates the need for corrective lenses. When a Lasik procedure is performed, the Lasik surgeon will carefully screen all patients and do a thorough eye exam.

When Enhancement Lasik Eye Surgery is Necessary

staff — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 19:18:13 +0000

Are you are tired of wearing glasses or contact lenses? Are you tired of scratches on your eye glasses? Does the thought of placing contacts on your eyes every morning make you cringe? Do you lose your eyeglasses? Do you have to put a chain on your glasses to avoid losing them? Do you have to “put your eyes in” to see anything? If the answer to one or more of these questions is yes, then maybe it is time you consider a new option that could reduce or completely eliminate the need for eye glasses or contact lenses. Lasik is a new technology that can surgically repair your eyes. For some it restores their eyes to 20/20 vision or better.

Lasik Results Lives Up to the Hype

staff — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:18:10 +0000

Laser assisted in-situ keratomileusis, or Lasik, is a procedure that has assisted people around the world reduce their need to wear glasses or contact lenses. But just how effective is Lasik surgery?

These Lasers aren’t from Science Fiction!

staff — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:13:05 +0000

The lasers used in Lasik eye surgery represent some of the most astounding creations in technology! The marvels of modern medicine are truly at work with these lasers, which have helped millions of people see better.

The Top Ten Questions to Ask your Doctor before Lasik

staff — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 19:13:02 +0000

Your eyes are important. When you are thinking about having the Lasik vision correction you want to make sure that you are making the right decision for yourself. Many people have the Lasik procedure every year with very good results. The Lasik procedure is designed to help people with vision problems improve their vision. Lasik is a quick and painless surgery and most people experience improved vision the day their surgery is complete.

Recuperating After Lasik

staff — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 19:59:02 +0000

OK. You have done all your homework. You have educated yourself on lasik and other vision correction surgeries. You have interviewed and chosen the right doctor to do your surgery. You went without your contact lenses for the required six weeks. You took a leap of faith and had the surgery. Now what? What happens next? Recuperation is the next step.

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What’s Monovision Mean for Lasik Candidates?

staff — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 18:21:33 +0000

Monovision is an option for some people who are considering Lasik surgery; Monovision refers to the use of one eye for distance viewing and the other eye near vision. This procedure has been used with a good degree of success for over 20 years; the Lasik surgeon will ‘correct your strongest eye for distance vision and your weakest eye for near vision.

Lasik’s not perfect: Side Effects You Can Anticipate

staff — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 18:21:47 +0000

Lasik vision correction surgery is a popular option for those with moderate to low vision problems and would like to help their eyesight. Most Lasik patients who have the Lasik procedure do have favorable outcomes. While the healing and recovery times after having Lasik is relatively fast, there are side effects that potential patients should be aware of before have the procedure. While Lasik does help many, Lasik’s not perfect; there are side effects you can anticipate.

Who Should NOT Consider Lasik

staff — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:21:43 +0000

With the new leaps and bounds that are being made in the field of corrective eye surgery there are fewer and fewer people who do not qualify or meet the requirements to get lasik surgery. Today just about anyone can get corrective lasik eye surgery. However there are a few exceptions to this rather generalized statement. These are the minimum requirements that guide most doctors in their decision to qualify or disqualify a patient for lasik: