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If you are bored of wearing glasses and struggling with vision issues, then Lasik is something you should surely consider. It is likely that you have questions about the procedure and wondering “Is LASIK Safe and a better option than glasses or contact lenses”. If this is the question that is holding you back from having laser eye surgery, we've got you covered! – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Eye Laser Surgery Treatment - What You Need To Know


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  • Eye Laser Surgery Treatment - What You Need To
    Know
  • If you are bored of wearing glasses and
    struggling with vision issues, then Lasik is
    something you should surely consider. It is
    likely that you have questions about the
    procedure and wondering Is LASIK Safe and a
    better option than glasses or contact lenses. If
    this is the question that is holding you back
    from having laser eye surgery, we've got you
    covered!
  • You might be surprised to know that LASIK eye
    surgery has been around for more than 25 years,
    with over 25 million procedures performed across
    the world. In 1999, the procedure was FDA
    approved by the U.S.
  • Some research studies, data, and basic facts
    compiled by the FDA on LASIK states
  • LASIK has a 95 satisfaction rate with patients.
  • About 95 of LASIK patients achieve 20/40 vision
    or better.
  • In more than 90 of the procedures, patients
    enjoyed 20/20 vision or better.
  • Is LASIK Surgery Safe?
  • LASIK is undoubtedly the safest elective surgical
    procedure that is available today. More than 19
    million LASIK procedures have been performed in
    the U.S., with excellent patient satisfaction
    outcomes that exceed 98. Based on the recent
    clinical research data, the complication rate
    and risk factors from LASIK eye surgery are
    estimated to be less than 1 percent. The
    technology used for LASIK surgery makes it one
    of the most successful and safest elective laser
    surgeries in the world.

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  • It is found that extended wear of soft contact
    lenses led to 3 times as many cases of microbial
    keratitis than LASIK.
  • In a study analyzing the outcomes of 58,653
    procedures, less than 1 percent of patients lost
    2 lines on the eye chart of best-corrected visual
    acuity.
  • What makes LASIK safe?
  • The advanced computer-driven laser technology
    used to reshape the cornea with microscopic
    precision makes LASIK safe. This technology helps
    ensure patient safety with a high degree of
    precision and accuracy.
  • During the pre-operative evaluation of eyes, your
    vision and other medical history are checked in
    detail. This data is then analyzed by the surgeon
    to create a customized treatment plan for your
    unique requirements.
  • The technology being used by the LASIK platform
    is first developed by NASA to help automate the
    docking of satellites to the Space Shuttle. The
    same technology is used to track your eye
    movements (thousands of times per second) during
    the LASIK procedure.
  • If you move (such as a cough or sneeze) during
    the procedure, the tracking system built into
    the laser that follows your eye will also
    temporarily turn off. The procedure can restart,
    once you are safely repositioned under the laser.
  • The LASIK process uses the excimer laser which
    emits a cool beam of ultraviolet light to
    reshape the cornea and to remove microscopic
    pieces of corneal tissue, allowing the eye to
    focus clearly again.
  • These days, most surgeons use a precision
    instrument called a femtosecond laser to create
    the corneal flap at the start of LASIK surgery.
    It operates at ultra-fast speed with short pulse
    duration to create the flap without distracting
    the surrounding corneal tissue, and hence good
    visual results.
  • LASIK Safety What You Need To Do
  • To ensure your safety, understanding LASIK is an
    important step. Some other recommendations
    include
  • Do your own research about LASIK procedures.
    Refer to some reliable sources (information
    about LASIK) on the internet. Ask friends and
    families who have had LASIK

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  • is a good first which could further lead to
    important referrals and recommendations for you.
  • Consult several eye surgeons to get a variety of
    opinions and confirm is LASIK the right
    procedure for you. Make sure you feel comfortable
    and confident in the expertise of the surgeon
    you chose. Your surgeon should be a
    highly-qualified, experienced, and trusted
    partner in achieving the vision you want.
  • During the consultation appointment(s) with the
    surgeon, bring your research to clarify and
    confirm the information you have gathered. This
    will help you make a decision about whether or
    not LASIK is right for you.
  • Like all surgeries, LASIK has a recovery period.
    During this time, some patients may experience
    symptoms, such as dry eye, redness, glare, or
    halos. So, understanding the recovery and
    healing process is important. However, these
    symptoms typically resolve over time.
  • Finally, if you are considered not to be a
    suitable candidate for LASIK, take the
    recommendation seriously. Due to a variety of
    health and medical reasons such as diabetes or
    autoimmune diseases including thin or damaged
    corneas around 20 percent of people are not
    considered to be the right candidates for LASIK.
    Listen to your surgeon and dont go with a
    less-reputable practitioner to have it done!

Schedule a free consultation to know if you are a
candidate for LASIK or another type of
corrective eye surgery, please feel free to
contact Columbus Lasik Vision at (1-866-600-3937)
today!
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