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Lasik Eye Surgery

When it comes to eye surgery, LASIK procedures are by far the most popular and suggested option. Lasik eye surgery is ideal for correcting a wide variety of conditions such as blurred vision, double vision, nearsightedness, farsightedness, and even astigmatisms....

LASIK is an acronym for laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis and is one of the many vision correction procedures that are regularly accessible today. During an eye surgery LASIK procedure, a skilled LASIK surgeon reshapes your cornea. The cornea is the clear front part of your eye. Reshaping the cornea during LASIK surgery allows light to focus properly on your retina, which can enhance and clear up blurred vision with amazing results.

LASIK eye surgery is fit for a variety of conditions and can reduce the need for reading glasses or contact lenses. If you've had issues with your vision, it may be a great idea to ask your doctor if eye surgery, LASIK procedures, or laser eye surgery is the right option for you.

Myopia

Also known as nearsightedness or shortsightedness, myopia is one of the most common eye conditions out there and can be treated by laser vision correction and LASIK eye surgery. Myopia occurs for a variety of reasons, such as one's eyeball being too long or a curved retina, which causes light rays to focus near the retina, blurring your distant vision.

Hyperopia

Hyperopia is the opposite of myopia and is more commonly known as farsightedness or long-sightedness. This can occur if your eyeball is too short, so the light will focus behind the retina, which can cause vision problems. If you suffer from hyperopia, distant objects may seem clear and closer objects will seem blurred.

Astigmatism

Astigmatisms occur when a person has a curved or unevenly flattened cornea. Astigmatism can disrupt your regular vision and cause either long-sightedness or short-sightedness. For improved vision, patients need to undergo uneven tissue removal to flatten the cornea.

The Healing Process After LASIK Eye Surgery

Eye surgery LASIK procedures don't take too long. They are outpatient procedures, so you will be in and out of the clinic on the same day. Here is what to expect during the healing process;

One of the biggest benefits of LASIK surgery is a speedy recovery. The day after LASIK surgery, you will immediately begin feeling the results. After your surgery, your doctor will schedule a follow-up appointment to check on your condition, after which you will be allowed to return to work.

At PersonalEYES, our costs are all-inclusive, meaning you won’t have to pay any extra fees for follow-up appointments. In the weeks after your surgery, you will notice your vision start to improve even more, reducing the need for you to wear glasses and contact lenses. And once you feel comfortable enough, you can say goodbye to glasses and contact lenses permanently.

General Tips for Post LASIK Surgery Recovery

When you finish your eye surgery LASIK procedure, we highly recommend following these guidelines while healing;

• No contact sports and other heavy activities
• No swimming
• Avoid applying pressure to your eyes after surgery
• Wear the protective eye patch or shield for as long as the doctor recommends

Here are some of the most common types of laser eye surgery available today;

LASIK

The most common eye surgery, LASIK, stands for Laser-assisted In-situ Keratomileusis. This is procedure is used for a wide variety of different conditions, which is why it's the most popular option for patients today. During eye surgery LASIK procedures, a small incision is made on your eye by a femtosecond laser or. From there, an excimer laser is used to create a corneal flap that creates an even surface on the cornea. The corneal flap is then put back in place, and the surgery is complete.

PRK

PRK stands for Photorefractive Keratectomy. Instead of forming a corneal flap, this process involves completely shaving away the top surface or epithelium of your eye. After the surgery, you may experience corneal pain and blurred vision for a couple of days.

For those suffering from a refractive error, PRK can be a great way to correct the natural shape of your cornea. However, in this day and age, many patients prefer the other treatments available as they pose fewer risks than PRK.

SMILE

This is one of the newer procedures out there and also involves reshaping the cornea with lasers. This can greatly reduce the need for contact lenses and glasses and are ideal for those with contact lenses. Since it's a newer surgery, it tends to be more expensive compared to standard laser eye surgery costs, but can still be a great option for many patients with refractive errors and vision problems.

Choose PersonalEyes For Your Eye Surgery, LASIK Procedures, and More

At PersonalEYES, our doctors are trained and dedicated to helping you attain the correct vision. Whether you are done wearing corrective lenses, are tired of dealing with near vision and corneal flap problems, or you feel a slight pressure on your eyes, we are the right choice for you.

We have offices in Canberra and all over NSW to help improve your eye health. PersonalEYES offers a wide variety of treatments that can improve your general health and finally give you a clear vision. For a free assessment, head on over to our offices at your nearest convenience.

Benefits of LASIK Eye Surgery

For most people deciding on the right eye surgery, LASIK is the best option for most people. Most doctors recommend LASIK because it's convenient, low-risk, and is an outpatient procedure that will have you going home on the same day of the surgery. It can eliminate the need for a contact lens and is great at correcting a bunch of issues like a refractive error. Here are some of the key benefits of getting eye surgery, LASIK, or other laser eye treatments.

Corrects Vision

The biggest advantage of LASIK eye surgery is that it can correct a wide range of vision issues. Almost all patients that receive LASIK surgery have reported that they have achieved their ideal vision once they have gone through the entire healing process. This procedure involves using a laser to correct your cornea, making it much easier for you to see things clearly.

Painless Procedure

If you are worried about a painful surgery, you might want to ask your eye surgeon about LASIK. During LASIK, the eye drops that the doctor gives you will numb your eyes, making for a painless procedure. On top of that, the excimer laser exerts a cool ultraviolet light beam that can correct your vision without hurting or damaging your eyes. And if you aren't comfortable staying awake during the procedure to correct near vision or other vision problems, then you can always request to be sedated for the surgery.

Eye Surgery LASIK Procedures Work Fast

Eye surgery, LASIK, and other laser procedures are known for working fast. Aside from the fact that it only takes around 20 minutes for the surgery to be completed, patients report results after just a couple of days!

Keep in mind that while your vision might improve just a couple of days after your cornea surgery, LASIK healing is a long process. For the best results, wait for a couple of months for your eyes to fully heal and reap the benefits of improved vision!