LASIK Surgery

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LASIK Surgery

• Camellia Gardens Eye Center

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What is LASIK?

• Procedure uses computer controlled laser to
  reshape cornea
• Surgical procedure to correct
• Myopia
• Hyperopia
• Astigmatism
• LASIK is acronym for laser assisted in situ
  keratomileusis

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What Does LASIK Involve?

• Patient is given sedative and eye is anesthetized
  
• Computer-guided scalpel cuts thin layer (flap) of
  cornea
• Flap is lifted and moved to the side
• Laser is carefully aligned over cornea
• Computer-controlled laser burns away tissue to
  reshape cornea
• Flap is returned to original position
• Patient is observed for 1 hour and needs
  assistance driving home

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How Well Does LASIK Work?

• Depends on amount of correction required
• With low to moderate myopia
• Over 90 achieve 20/40 or better
• About 50 achieve 20/20
• With high myopia (more then 7D) or high
  hyperopia (more than 4D), fewer achieve 20/40 or
  20/20
• Complication rate is less than 2 after two years

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Will You Need Glasses After LASIK?

• Most patients over 40 will need reading glasses
• Patients who wore bifocals might choose
  monovision
• One eye for seeing at a distance
• Other eye for reading

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How Soon Will Your Eyes Heal?

• Greater the correction, longer the time to heal
• Eye sight usually improves immediately
• For several months
• Night vision might be poor
• Some patients see glares, halos, and starbursts
  in dim conditions
• Dry eyes need frequent eye drops
• Eye sight continues to improve for six months

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What Preparations Are Needed?

• Analysis of eye pressure, shape of cornea,
  thickness of cornea
• Schedule eye exam to determine
• Health of the eyes
• Current vision
• Set appointment for surgery
• Make financial arrangements