Eye Surgery Bids Poor Eyesight Goodbye

2007-03-08 10:33:40

( Pharmeceutical-Medical )



If you have poor eyesight and have often wished to be rid of your glasses or contact lenses, then you have probably considered eye surgery at some point in your life. First, you need to determine if you are qualified for eye surgery. You need to be at least eighteen years old and free of any eye diseases. You need to be informed about the potential risks of eye surgery as well as the cost. Most health insurance plans do not cover the costs of eye surgery so you need to make sure you can pay for the operation. If you are pregnant or nursing, you cannot undergo any surgery and if you have dry eyes, the condition may worsen after eye surgery. Remember to have realistic expectations about the surgery. For some people who are above forty years of age, it may still be necessary to wear glasses even after eye surgery.

Lasik, which stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, is one of the more popular types of eye surgery today. It can be used to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Find a good lasik eye surgeon who will give you a comprehensive eye examination to determine if you are a suitable candidate. Again, the cost of lasik eye surgery is expensive and can run to the thousands of dollars for both eyes. It is a fairly short procedure, usually for half an hour up to an hour. The recovery period will not take very long; in fact some patients immediately return to their normal routine the day after the surgery.

For those who cannot get Lasik, new eye surgery is another option. A semi-permanent contact lens is inserted in new eye surgery instead of the laser used in Lasik. New eye surgery is also fairly expensive and still not readily available everywhere.


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