Important facts of LASIK eye surgery

Posted in LASIK Surgery on January 18, 2010

LASIK is one of the most popular eye surgery procedures. The positive results that this surgery offers have contributed immensely to its popularity. However, many people are still unaware what the procedure involves. Some people have misconceptions regarding the surgery, which prevents them from undergoing LASIK. Below are some important facts relating to this laser eye surgery procedure. Clearing up misconceptions

Many people think that LASIK surgery causes harsh side effects. However, LASIK is well-known for producing very few side effects. Statistics have shown that there is a 95 percent success rate with LASIK surgery. Many people think that laser eye surgery is also very painful, and are scared of the heat that the laser produces. The Excimer laser that is used actually feels quite cool and doesnt harm the eye in any way. This has been made possible by a procedure that is known as photoblation.

Patients should also understand that LASIK can treat only problems related to refractive vision. It can solve the following problems effectively:

Nearsightedness Farsightedness Astigmatism

LASIK surgery has a relatively short healing period, although like any other method of surgery it requires certain post-surgery precautions to ensure complete healing. Patients should also visit their surgeon regularly.

It is advisable to understand the full surgery procedure in detail before actually undergoing LASIK.