Lasik surgery is one of the most common types of vision corrective surgery. It is also known as laser eye surgery or refractive surgery since it is meant to correct the way your eye sees images by changing the cornea. If you are thinking about this surgery, then you have probably read many articles about it and heard many things about it. Some of these things might have surprised or scared you off, but others might have given you more confidence about it and made you even more curious about it. So let’s talk about the things you should expect before and after Lasik surgery so that you can make an informed decision about this surgery.- Read More
What is Lasik surgery?
Lasik surgery is a surgery that changes the way your eye sees images by altering the cornea. This surgery is most commonly used to correct the focusing of light onto the retina by making the cornea flatter. There are two types of Lasik surgery: Small Incision Lasik (S.I.L.) and Laser In-situ Keratomileusis (L.I.K.). S.I.L. is a more recent advancement of L.I.K. and is less invasive than L.I.K. L.I.K. was the first type of Lasik surgery performed but has since been replaced by S.I.L. Read more about the differences between these two types of Lasik surgery below.- Read More
Before surgery
Before you get Lasik surgery, you will have a number of appointments with your doctor. During these appointments, your doctor will discuss the details of your Lasik surgery and will also perform an eye exam to make sure that you are a good candidate for the surgery. Your doctor will also explain to you the different types of Lasik surgery and will let you know what you should expect during each phase of the surgery. He or she will also tell you about the risks and benefits of the surgery, so that you can make an informed decision about it.- Read More
Computer-based testing
Computer-based testing is a new type of vision test that is used to determine if you are a good candidate for Lasik surgery. This test is very different from the standard eye exam that you may have had before. It is designed specifically to test the way your eye sees images and to determine if you are a good candidate for Lasik surgery. If you have a history of computer vision problems or have a family history of vision problems, then you should definitely take this test.- Read More
Before surgery: How long does it take?
The total time required for a Lasik surgery varies from patient to patient and depends on the type of surgery and the patient’s eye problems. It can take anywhere from 20 to 90 minutes to perform a single Lasik surgery. The preparation time for a Lasik surgery can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. So, the total time required for a Lasik surgery can vary from 30 minutes to several hours.- Read More
After surgery
You will most likely have to spend one night in the hospital after a Lasik surgery. If there are any problems after the surgery, then you will have to spend an additional night in the hospital. You should expect to spend one to two weeks at home recovering from the surgery, although this can vary from person to person.- Read More
After surgery: What to expect?
The first day after the surgery may be a bit difficult, but it will pass quickly. While you are recovering from the surgery, you will have to rest your eyes for about a week and keep your head elevated for about a week.Your vision may be slightly reduced during this time because the eye is adjusting to the new vision. You may also experience some dryness in your eyes. Most patients who have a Lasik surgery report that they can see clearly within a few weeks.- Read More
Bottom line
There are many things you should expect before and after Lasik surgery, but there are also many things that you may not expect. Before you decide to get Lasik surgery, you should discuss the pros and cons with your doctor. You should also make sure that you are a good candidate for the surgery and that it will improve your vision and quality of life. If you decide to get a Lasik surgery, then you should plan to spend a few days in the hospital after the surgery and about a week at home recovering. The post-surgery period can be a little difficult, but it will pass quickly.- Read More