LASIK is the new and upcoming method to correct vision surgically. While it is a simple method of reshaping the cornea for easy passage of light, much has been said and written about this laser eye surgery. This is the most common surgery to fix the farsightedness, near-sightedness or even if you have astigmatism. However, many people continue to live with their conditions because of inaccurate information spread across the internet that sometimes vouches as well as misinforms about the technique. Here we shed some light on this procedure for you to make an informed choice.
Do you know the eye specialist?
Before unmake an important decision about your life and leave your vision in the hands of a medical practitioner, it is imperative to know the eye specialist and his credentials. Look for an ophthalmologist who has experience and a certification to perform this surgery on you. Houston LASIK & Eye in Houston has some of the best surgeons on board who have helped many patients improved their impaired visions.
Do you know your eye condition?
Do not hesitate to ask your doctor not once but as many times as needed what treatments are available for myopia (nearsighted condition). The good news is that you can be 95% sure that with the help of Lasik surgery, your problem of nearsightedness can be surgically addressed and corrected.
Are you suitable for a surgery?
If you are suffering from dry eyes or other corneal diseases, then doctors may not be able to perform the surgery. There are also other conditions that prohibit a surgical operation. Do check with your doctor and then decide if you want to go ahead or not.
Are you aware of the results?
Surgeons at Houston LASIK & Eye have a high success rate, but there are still some risks involved in a medical operation. Know the procedure and its ramifications fully before you go for the final treatment. After the laser refractive surgery, you will be exhilarated to see an improvement in your vision which will be near much improved. Be aware of places that claim to give you 20/20 eyesight.
What happens post-LASIK surgery?
Vision is a gift that all of us would like to enjoy fully all of our life. However, the surgery is just one part of the whole process. A lot depends on how you care for your eyesight after the surgery. Be sure to use your recommended eye drop schedule for the final outcome to be long lasting. Check with your doctor the kind of care you would need after the surgery. Will your surgeon continue seeing you himself or direct you to a general physician? Do ask for the other prohibitions to maintain overall health of your eyesight.
Did you research well?
Check with your doctor if there are any other means apart from the surgery that can help you with your condition. The surgeons at Houston LASIK & Eye are known to guide the patients if their vision can be improved with simple diet changes or exercises.
Houston LASIK & Eye leads in providing premium LASIK technologies to Houston, Sugar Land, and the surrounding region. The Center’s award-winning medical director introduced revolutionary technologies such as iLASIK to the region. This technology is used by NASA astronauts, Navy SEALS and Air Force fighter pilots. At Houston LASIK & Eye, you can now receive the same treatment. For more information, please call (281) 240-0478 or visit us at www.houston-lasik.com.
About the Author
Amjad Khokhar, M.D. is Chief LASIK Surgeon at Houston LASIK & Eye. Add Dr. Khokhar on Google+ here.
Sources:
http://www.webmd.com/men/features/10-key-facts-to-know-about-lasik
http://www.sugarlandeye.com/blog/
