Laser/Lasik Eye Surgery FAQs
When you are thinking about whether or not you should have Lasik eye surgery you will want to do your research and find out as much as you can about the procedure, the risks, the benefits, and any other information that you can about the procedure and everything associated with it. It's always a good idea to ask a lot of questions and make sure that you understand everything involved with it. This list of FAQs should help to answer many of those questions for you so that you can decide whether or not you want to go through with Lasik eye surgery as a way or bettering your eye sight.
How long is the recovery time?
Although each person is different, the recovery from Lasik eye surgery is usually very fast. Most people don't feel anything through the procedure and wake up with better vision. For the first six hours after the procedure most patients experience blurred vision, light sensitivity, and irritation. Your vision should be improved within a day or two, but may fluctuate for as much as four weeks.
Will I be guaranteed 20/20 vision after Lasik surgery?
No one can guarantee that you will have 20/20 vision. However, 95% of the patients that have low to moderate ranges of astigmatism and/or nearsightedness achieve at least near normal vision after just one Lasik surgery. For the remaining patients that don't see those results an enhancement surgery will usually give the rest of the correction that is desired.
Will Lasik surgery be painful?
Lasik surgery is considered to be a painless procedure. After the surgery itself you can experience some irritation, but nothing too unbearable.
What are the risks associated with Lasik eye surgery?
Lasik eye surgery is generally a safe procedure that usually ends with you having improved vision that will likely last you for the rest of your life. However, there may be some side effects that are considered to be rare. These may include loss or damage to the corneal cap, infection is rare and can generally be treated with medication, induced astigmatism, and new tissue growth under the new corneal flap. You may also experience light sensitivity and fluctuations in your vision for a few weeks following the procedure.
Is Lasik eye surgery permanent?
Yes, Lasik eye surgery is permanent and the results should last you for the remainder of your life. However, some patients may require a touch up procedure.
Is there a certain age in which you should be to have Lasik eye surgery performed?
With Lasik eye surgery there is no age requirement, however you will want to be sure that you have reached a permanent stage with your prescription. Most people reach this point by about 20 years old. More important than age is the fact that you have reached that stable prescription point in your life.
Can I have both eyes done the same day?
Most people opt for having surgery performed on only one eye at a time. However, it is possible to have them both done on the same day with the surgeons approval and the patients informed consent.
