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LASIK Laser Eye Surgery Blog at Eye Surgery USAWednesday, June 24, 2009Is LASIK Eye Surgery Painful? Orange County Laser Eye Surgeon Dr. Mark Schneider says NO!For those considering LASIK Corrective Eye Surgery, a typical concern is whether or not the surgery actually hurts. They are your eyes, after all. Orange County Laser Eye Surgeon, Dr. Mark Schneider's response to the question is: There is no pain during any of the laser vision correction procedures since anesthetic drops numb the eyes. A relaxation pill is also given prior to the procedure to help relieve anxiety. The only discomfort that may be experienced is a slight pressure sensation lasting about 20 seconds, while the Intralase laser creates the corneal flap. After LASIK you might experience slight irritation, a burning sensation, or increased tearing for 2 to 4 hours. We encourage our patients to rest or sleep during this period of time. If needed, an over the counter pain reliever should be all that is needed to relieve this discomfort. In some cases, PRK patients may experience more post-operative discomfort for 3 to 5 days following the procedure, but this should not be characterized as pain. Click here to visit the Eye Surgery USA profile for Dr. Mark Schneider Labels: Laser Eye Surgery, LASIK orange county, Orange County eye surgeon
Thursday, December 18, 200895% Satisfaction Rate with LASIK
According to a global study conducted by the International Body of Scientific Literature and reported by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) more than 95% of LASIK patients are satisfied with their vision after LASIK surgery. LASIK has been performed on over 16.3 million patients worldwide, backed up by more than a decade of clinical study and progressive technological advances, LASIK ranks among the most successful elective procedures today. "We find that there is solid evidence in the world's scientific literature to affirm that there is an exceptionally high level of satisfaction in patients who have had LASIK surgery," said Richard Lindstrom, M.D., president of ASCRS. Key findings from the study include:
The bottom line is, LASIK is a safe, dependable surgical procedure whose results are reliable and effective. Of course, results may vary depending on each patients' needs and conditions. As always, please consult your local certified corrective eye surgeon to see if LASIK is right for you. Thanks for visiting Eye Surgery USA! Labels: Blade-Less LASIK, Laser Eye Surgery, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Tuesday, December 2, 2008So How Long Does LASIK Take?
Depending on how much prep time goes into the procedure, the type of procedure, and the needs of the patient, typically the LASIK procedure only takes a few minutes per eye. There's a lot of preparation that goes into setting up your eyes for the actual laser refractive surgery, so in most cases it takes about an hour for both eyes. But, be sure that LASIK is relatively quick and virtually pain free. It's no wonder it's become one of the fastest and safest medical procedures today. Are you thinking of getting refractive surgery? Is LASIK in your future? If so, be sure to visit Eye Surgery USA today and search for the best Laser Eye Surgeon near you! Labels: Blade-Less LASIK, Find Lasik Surgeon, Laser Eye Surgery
Friday, October 31, 2008What kind of vision can I expect the day after surgery?This will depend upon the type of procedure that you choose. With LASIK, many patients notice improved vision immediately after the procedure. Most patients are functional without their corrective lenses at the one day post operative exam. Patients continue to see a gradual increase in their visual acuity during the first five to seven days after the procedure. Labels: Laser Eye Surgery
Friday, June 13, 2008Quick Treatment, Quicker Recovery.With your eyes under a laser and knife and being able to "see" the procedure happen, it can be quite frightening to think about how the procedure will pan out. Luckily, the actual laser treatment only takes about 15-40 seconds - depending on the degree of vision correction needed. When the procedure is done, you'll most likely start to see improvement in about 3-5 days. In most cases people go back to work the day after the procedure. If you want to know more about LASIK and other Laser Eye Surgery procedures, visit Eye Surgery USA today. Labels: Laser Eye Surgery, LASIK
Wednesday, June 11, 2008Is there a Painful Truth to Eye Surgery?Most people have a fear of getting anything treated in relation to the eye. So the idea of even having surgery done on the eye, laser or not, can be quite frightening. And the pain, oh the possible pain! Well the good news is, that in most cases, with anesthetic eye drops, the procedure should be quite comfortable. Some patients, when they return home experience mild irritation, light sensitivity or watery eyes - similar to having your contacts in for too long, and in most cases, it can be managed with over the counter pain killers. If you have more questions and are curious about eye surgery, or LASIK procedures, visit Eye Surgery USA today. Labels: Laser Eye Surgery
Friday, May 23, 2008How do I know if I'm a good candidate for laser vision correction of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and/or astigmatism?The great majority of all nearsighted, farsighted, and astigmatic Americans are potential candidates for the treatment. Typically, patients who are at least 21 years of age and have nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. However, only our eye doctors, who are specially trained in laser correction of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and/or astigmatism can evaluate your suitability for the treatment. Labels: Laser Eye Surgery
Tuesday, April 29, 2008New lasik research reveals unexpected finding: Key to better-than-20/20 vision is in the flapNew scientific data being presented at this year's ASCRS meeting reveals the key to a better-than-20/20 outcome in LASIK surgery may depend on whether your doctor uses a blade or a laser to create the corneal flap in the first step of the procedure. "It turns out that the flap that we make in LASIK is not an innocent bystander," says Roger F. Steinert, M.D., 2005 ASCRS president, professor of ophthalmology, professor of biomedical engineering, director of cornea, refractive and cataract surgery, and vice chair of clinical ophthalmology at University of California, Irvine. Read more of the article to find out what exactly the finding reveals on Eye Surgery USA! Labels: articles, Laser Eye Surgery
Monday, April 21, 2008What is an excimer laser and how does it work?The excimer laser produces a high-energy, cold, ultraviolet light beam in pulses and delivers the pulses to a surface of the eye's cornea. These pulses break the bond between molecules and tissue cells so that a controlled amount of tissue can literally be vaporized away to reshape the cornea -- one microscopic layer at a time. The excimer laser is computer controlled and programmed to custom treat each individual eye with a high degree of precision. For most cases, the thickness of the layer removed by the laser is less than the thickness of a human hair. Answer provided by LaserVue Eye Center of San Francisco, CA Click here to send an email to LaserVue Eye Center Labels: FAQ, Laser Eye Surgery
Friday, April 18, 2008Corrective Laser Eye Surgery ProceduresThere are many procedures available for correcting poor vision. The procedure that is best for you can best be determined by your surgeon. Some of the more popular procedures include LASIK, LASEK / E-LASIK, Epi-LASIK, Wavefront LASIK, IntraLase and PRK Laser Surgery. With Corrective Eye Surgery, you can enjoy such benefits as:
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Thursday, March 20, 2008Temperature and humidity can affect LASIK surgery results
Humidity and temperature levels can affect LASIK surgery results, increasing the number of people who need follow-up procedures, report researchers from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. "This is the first study to show that environmental factors can affect LASIK outcomes," said Keith Walter, M.D., assistant professor of ophthalmology.Read more of the article here. Do you live in an area where there's a lot of humidity? This may be of concern for you if you are considering refractive surgery. Make sure that you check with your surgeon to see if this can be a critical factor in your procedure. Search for the nearest eye surgeon near you at Eye Surgery USA! Labels: articles, Laser Eye Surgery, LASIK
Monday, February 4, 2008The Original Laser Eye Surgery: PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy)Before all the commotion and popularity of LASIK there was another procedure known as PRK or Photorefractive Keratectomy. Although it is an older and outdated procedure, it is still favored by many surgeons to treat specific conditions that traditional LASIK is not suited for like like patients with thin corneas or larger pupils. Although the FDA approved the first PRK laser in the United States in 1995, the PRK laser was developed in the 80's and has been in use in other countries. PRK can correct vision for both nearsighted and farsighted people. Nearsightedness is corrected by flattening the steepness in the cornea whereas farsightedness requires the steeper cornea. PRK can also address astigmatism simply by smoothing our the oblong shape of the cornea into a normal one. For more information on PRK visit Eye Surgery USA now! Labels: Laser Eye Surgery, PRK
Thursday, December 27, 2007PRK: Photorefractive Keratectomy - The Original Laser Eye SurgeryBefore all the commotion and popularity of LASIK there was another procedure known as PRK or Photorefractive Keratectomy. Although it is an older and outdated procedure, it is still favored by many surgeons to treat specific conditions that traditional LASIK is not suited for like like patients with thin corneas or larger pupils. Although the FDA approved the first PRK laser in the United States in 1995, the PRK laser was developed in the 80's and has been in use in other countries. PRK can correct vision for both nearsighted and farsighted people. Nearsightedness is corrected by flattening the steepness in the cornea whereas farsightedness requires the steeper cornea. PRK can also address astigmatism simply by smoothing our the oblong shape of the cornea into a normal one. For more information on PRK visit Eye Surgery USA now! Labels: Laser Eye Surgery, PRK
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