Lasik Eye Surgery

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You may well have heard of laser eye surgery , but have you heard of lasik ? This is short for "Laser in situ Keratomileusis" and it is a particular type of refractive laser eye surgery It is used for a variety of conditions of the eye and can correct short and long sightedness among other things. During the procedure, a small incision is made in the cornea. An excimer laser is then used to change the shape of the central part of the cornea called the stroma and therefore make the necessary correction.

Within a few decades Lasik eye surgery or laser eye surgery (as commonly refer to) has become very popular. Millions of people all around the planet who are suffering from nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism have undergone this surgery to correct their problems. This is a simple surgery where an expert eye surgeon reshapes the cornea with the help of a specialized laser designed to treat or correct refractive errors and vision. People use bifocals, glasses, contact lenses and other visual aids to help them with eye problems such as myopia (nearsightedness) and hyperopia (farsightedness).

There are a range of problems and afflictions that can cause blindness. Without laser vision correction the unavoidable result will be losing your sight altogether however laser surgery now means it can't go that far. Cataracts are often present in the eyes of the elderly. These Lasik Eye Surgery Hawaii occur when the lens of the eye becomes hard and slightly cloudy. With laser surgery the damaged lens can be replaced with a new, artificial one and instantly the sight is back to normal. Glaucoma is another common condition that can be treated successfully with laser surgery.

Are there some risks involved in LASIK eye surgery ? Just as other surgeries, there are risks included in LASIK eye surgery , but the rate is very low. One of the common side effects is decreased low light vision. Patients with this side effect will feel glowing at night or under low-light conditions and a halo around the lighted up objects. But this will disappear automatically after a certain time. And there are rare long-term side effects after the surgery But there is a very low possibility that people's vision will be deteriorating after the surgery

The LASIK surgery is performed in a specially equipped suite for patients while you relax in a reclining chair. People with different occupations choose to get the surgery done so that there is no constraint that comes in their way of professional career. Many sports and active minded people choose to get the Lasik done so that they don't have to face the burden of wearing contacts every now and then. Also swimming is one profession where people can easily focus on their goals after getting the surgery done, without having to hamper their careers.