Laser Eye Surgery UK

What changes in your life do you have to make after getting Lasik?

I wanna know what changes in your life schedule you have to make as a result of lasik eye surgery
Such as, for example, having to put eye drops in your eyes every hour or so, and having to see your eye surgeon regularly for the first 6 months after surgery.

After LASIK surgery, you should lie down, relax, and close your eyes. Watching television, reading, or operating a computer should be avoided for the first 24 hours. The LASIK surgery recovery process requires your eyes to remain relaxed.

Do not rub your eyes. Protective eye shields should be worn for the first seven nights. Some patients report a mild burning sensation two to four hours into LASIK surgery recovery as the anesthetic wears off. The sensation resembles wearing an itchy or dirty contact lens.

Wear sunglasses after surgery – rain or shine. Take baths instead of showers for the first 24 hours after surgery and be careful not to allow the shower to spray directly into your face for the first week. Use a face cloth and be careful not to rub your eyes. Avoid eye makeup and smoky or dusty environments for a week. Avoid alcohol consumption for 48 hours after LASIK surgery.

Your surgeon or ophthalmologist will schedule follow-up appointments to monitor your LASIK results and potential problems such as epithelial growth. Contact your physician immediately if you experience any complications.

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I am 12 and I have had glasses since I was about 6 or 7. People say I look better without glasses and I think so too. I can’t get laser eye surgery, I’m way too young. I’m in the UK so I have to be over 20! to get laser eye surgery. I have read other answers to questions similar to this, and a girl said I can get contacts at the age of 12. I am in the UK and I can not have contacts till I am 16. Actually, I’m not to sure. My eye doctor thing that I go to is Specsaveres, and I am NOT moving. I love Specsavers, I have been going to them since I was 6/7. I’m not sure what glasses number I am. I need to find out. I really want to get rid of my stupid glasses. No links to any websites please, or no-one saying its not possible, because there has to be away I could get rid of them. Maybe some techniques or exercises maybe? Please help anyone. All answers appreciated
You do not have to wait until you are 16 to get contacts. My daughter had contacts at the age of 4 weeks old, she wore them until she was 8months old and got wriggly then had glasses. She’s 13years old now and just starting to think about going back into contacts. One of her friends has had contacts since she was 11, you can have contacts at any age and I’m in the UK.

Specsavers should be able to help you with contacts, if they can’t then they should be able to put you in touch with someone who can, if they can’t do either then their not doing their jobs properly.
But to be honest putting contact lense’s into a 12 year old is no different to putting them into an adult, your eyes are all the same size, your eyes are full size when your born so it makes no difference.

But you can have contacts at any age, my daughter is living proof of that and if anyone tells you otherwise their lying.

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I’m looking to get laser eye surgery but I want to know the probability of results. Like what’s the outcome percentages? Please, knowledgable answers only.

My husband was twice legal blind without his contacts. He got the surgery several years ago and he sees 20/15 without correction. He would do it all over again. I am not sure of the percentages. I do highly suggest that you see a Dr that has done many of these surgeries. Normally they have a free consultation. You will need to see them anyway for an evaluation because not all people are candidates for the surgery.

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Before answering that question specifically, let’s review what happens during LASIK surgery.

To begin, numbing drops are applied to the eye so no pain is felt during the procedure. Next, an ultra-thin blade is used to create a flap on the top of the cornea. That corneal flap is folded back and an excimer laser is used to reshape the cornea, correcting the vision problems to as close to 20/20 as possible. Finally, the corneal flap is replaced and left to heal naturally without the need for stitches.

Corneal thickness is an extremely important consideration here due to the reshaping done to improve vision during the LASIK procedure. Having a condition known as keratoconus is an automatic disqualifier for having LASIK. Keratoconus is a degenerative corneal disease affecting ones vision. This hereditary condition includes a general thinning of the cornea along with a cone-shaped protrusion of the central cornea. Thinning the cornea further through laser vision correction can weaken an already diseased cornea and could require a corneal transplant sooner rather than later. Currently, no form of LASIK is recommended for patients with keratoconus.

However, procedures such as PRK and LASEK are performed without making the corneal flap and are better suited for patients with thinner than normal corneas.

PRK is an acronym for photo-refractive keratotomy and was around before LASIK surgery. An excimer laser is also used in this procedure but without having to allow for a corneal flap, it is safe to reshape the cornea without fear of worsening the existing keratoconus.

LASEK is much like PRK, but a very thin layer of the epithelium (outer-most layer of cells on the cornea) is removed and replaced intact before and after the corneal reshaping procedure.

If you are considering laser vision correction and have concerns about how good a candidate you might be, be sure to find a LASIK surgeon who has performed at least 1,000 laser vision correction procedures. These are the surgeons most likely to have the skill, experience, up-to-date equipment and technology necessary to meet your needs. You want an ophthalmologist who can provide a thorough exam, and exceptional care following your laser vision correction procedure.

If you would like more information on LASIK vision correction in Orange County, California and the surrounding area, please visit Khanna Institute of LASIK & Refractive Surgery today.

Jennifer Kimberley
http://www.articlesbase.com/vision-articles/why-does-it-matter-how-thick-my-cornea-is-if-i-want-to-have-lasik-724968.html

Also, after you get laser eye surgery, can you see right immediately? How long does it take after the surgery before you have 20/20 vision?

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If you are a candidate for lasik eye surgery and you want to have the procedure completed, you will need to find a lasik eye center that can complete the procedure for you and have you on your way to perfect vision in no time. You will need a center you can trust with staff that is competent with the gift of intelligence. You will want to have polite, caring doctors that will appreciate you and your willingness to have this procedure done. Most of all, however, you will want a good price for the lasik procedure that won’t put you too much out of pocket and will improve your vision. Finding all this in a lasik eye center can be a little bit tricky, but it is possible.

One of the best ways to find a lasik eye center that works with your requirements is to talk to your eye doctor about it. He or she will be able to tell you the best places to have the procedure done and can even recommend a specialist out of their own repertoire of good doctors. From this qualified recommendation, you can move on with confidence to the center and have the procedure completed with the knowledge that it is being done right. Fear is often a great inhibitor when it comes to possible lasik candidates, so don’t let it stop you from saving the health of your eyes and repairing your sight.

Getting To The Doctor

Once you have determined the location of your doctor or the lasik eye center, you will need to get there safely. If you are having the procedure done on the same day, you should bring a friend or a competent person to drive you home as you will not be able to operate your car after the procedure. You should have the person watch over you for a few hours, too, as the procedure could contain some side effects that may be detrimental to your health. Having a person nearby can also help you keep a solid footing in reality as some of the sights you may see at first could be shocking. Never underestimate the confidence you can get from friendship in these times.

So you have had your procedure and you are recovering at home with the help of your friends. It is nice to think back on this experience and rest with the knowledge that picking the right lasik eye center and choosing the right components for your trip made it a success. Always remember the details when you head in for any surgical procedure, right down to how you will be getting home and what you will need when you return home. This makes the whole operation go a lot smoother.

anonymous
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/finding-a-local-lasik-eye-center-119638.html

What causes someone that has Lasik eye surgery to lose their eyesight again? Like their eyesight deteriorates as time progresses…and then they’re blind again? Why? What the explanation behind this?

Lasik only fixes the problem that is there at the time of the surgery. It doesn’t stop the vision from changing again after.

That’s why they usually wait until the mid 20’s at least to make sure the vision is stable and not changing anymore, but there are never any guarantees that it won’t change at some future time.

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