Some Advice on Lazer Eye Treatment

2007-03-08 10:33:40

( Health )



Lazer eye treatments are suitable for people whose eyesight has been constantly diminishing, those who have healthy eyes with no eye conditions or problems and are near sighted.

Ophthalmologists will advise you against any form of eye laser treatment if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, because you tend to experience eye refraction changes during this period. People, who have any eye problems such as glaucoma, corneal scarring, or high blood pressure in the eye area, are also discouraged from undergoing any form of laser eye surgery. Individuals who are diabetic, or under taking any migraine medication, or have a past history of eye operations are also not good candidates for lazer eye treatments. There may be other situations wherein laser eye surgery is not advisable, so it is best that you check with your ophthalmologist.

There are two main types of laser eye surgery:

Photo Refractive Keratectomy or PRK is done as an outpatient procedure with the use of anesthetic eye drops. PRK is performed with the use of an ultraviolet laser beam that scrapes away the outer part of your cornea, and reshapes the tissues under it. This type of laser eye surgery is completed in a matter of minutes. You can go back to your daily activities anywhere from 1 to 3 days after the procedure.

Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis or LASIK is best suited for those that suffer from nearsightedness. This method uses a special blade to cut the flap of the tissue of your cornea, take out the affected tissues under the corneal area, and return the corneal flap back to its original place.

Lazer eye treatments are safe procedures, but like all other medical treatments, certain risks are involved: a small number of people still continue to use prescriptive glasses for distance, or while driving. Some say that there was little improvement with their visual acuity, or complain of vision loss. Many people have difficulty in seeing in dim lighting, become sensitive to light, or even have double vision after the procedure. Although these conditions normally subside after a certain period of time, there are no guarantees. You should also note that laser eye treatments are irreversible once the procedure is completed.

The cost for lazer eye treatments although expensive, have become more affordable in the recent years. It is still important that you discuss the different options available with your ophthalmologist to determine whether a suitable procedure is available for you, as well as the risks involved before proceeding with having your eyes treated.


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