Rid yourself of poor vision with LASIK eye surgery

Posted in Laser Eye Surgery on January 29, 2010

People who wear contact lenses and glasses are the perfect candidates for vision correction surgery, as it can rid them of the need to wear vision correction aids.

Vision problems can be treated with the help of LASIK eye surgery. LASIK stands for laser assisted in situ keratomileusis. It is refractive eye surgery which is performed with lasers, and is ideal for those with vision problems such as astigmatism - blurred vision, myopia - short-sightedness and hyperopia- long sightedness.

Some people suffer from a variation in sight between the left and right eye. This can be extremely irritating, although LASIK surgery can correct the refraction defect quickly and effectively.

Before you consider LASIK surgery, you must ensure that it is suitable for you. The patient should be over 18, as sight problems generally stabilise at this age, and patients who wear contact lenses must stop wearing them 6 weeks before surgery.

If patients do not meet the criteria, LASIK eye surgery may not be effective, and vision problems may reappear quickly. A reputable surgeon will be able to guide you and determine whether the procedure is right for you.