New Lasik Procedure Offers Ray of Hope

2007-03-08 10:33:40

( Health )



If you are one of the nearly 70 million Americans dealing with nearsightedness, you probably depend upon either glasses or contact lenses to get you through the day. Well, now you, and many more like you, have a new option to consider: Lasik new eye surgery.

The Basics

Lasik is a short surgical procedure that permanently reshapes the cornea using an excimer laser in order to correct vision deficiencies such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) or astigmatism.

The procedure itself usually takes 10 to 15 minutes per eye and has quickly become a popular alternative to a lifetime of wearing glasses or contact lenses. The new trend has gained so much interest that Lasik new eye surgery vouchers have been included in award ceremony gift bags.

Public Interest

Growing enthusiasm over the operation has also led to the establishment of Lasik eye institutes and centers in bustling cities such as New York, Dallas, and San Diego, with numerous surgeons specializing in the procedure.

In recent years, new Lasik technology is being developed and introduced to the public to help reduce the risk of infections as well as other side effects, in a bid to increase the safety of the procedure.

Considerations

Many factors should be considered before signing up for any surgical procedure and Lasik is no exception. While most patients do experience restored vision, Lasik does not guarantee a perfect outcome for everyone. Risks include developing glares, eye dryness or light sensitivity, among others, and the surgery is irreversible.

There are also several precautions and questions you and your surgeon should discuss before determining if you are a good candidate for Lasik new eye surgery.

But given the hundreds of thousands of people whose lives have been made easier after a relatively quick procedure, it’s a discussion you might want to consider having, and one day soon, losing your glasses or cleaning your contact lenses could be a thing of the past.


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