People having vision problems have undergone this kind of eye surgery. It is simple, effective and life changing. It deals with reshaping the eye’s cornea to address the light towards the retina for a vision that is clearer.

Lasek is an acronym which simply stands for Laser Assisted Sub-Epithelial Keratomileusis. With regards to Lasik, it is found to have the same goal in mind. The difference lies on the flap’s thickness that the physician in charge of the surgery creates upon the surgical procedure. In Lasek, the surgeon, or the ophthalmologist for that matter, will only cut into the layer of the epithelium of the cornea, hence, its name. It makes a thinner flap compared to that of Lasik. It is usually much preferable for patients having thinner or flatter cornea.

The procedure is usually done in as an outpatient kind of surgery. Where in the patient can go in and go out of the hospital. It starts with the walk in phase, where the patient lies down and gets anesthetized drops in the eyes to be able to lessen the discomfort during the surgical procedure.

Using the highly renowned technology, the physician in charge will re-modify the tissues of the cornea into the shape where the most light would focus onto the retina. This will create a more clear visualization. The flap of the cornea, then, will be put back on top of the new shaped area.

With regards to the benefits, the recovery of the patients who have undergone this certain type of procedure is generally a bit longer for people undergoing the surgery in Lasek compared to those patients who have undergone the surgery using the Lasik procedure. Despite of this, the Lasek may be a better option for patients having job that is high impact or a hobby. Since, it offers lesser risk of corneal flap to be dislodged after the surgical procedure.

The recovery time is usually generally very brief. The eye’s surface heals within one to two days following this highly technological procedure. Then, the surgeon will provide some restrictions, such as what not to do after surgery, to the patient who had undergone the procedure. But rest assured, they will be expected to performed normal day to day activities the following day.

The patients may experience increase dryness of the eyes after surgery. This kind of problem can be resolved through the use of tears which are made artificially. Some after effects that may be experiences includes sensitivity to light or being able to see halos or glares at night.  To relieve such after effects, one is advice to wear dark eyewear for weeks after surgical procedure most especially when one is going out. The eyes will adjust to such after effects within a couple of weeks.

Patients, who have undergone this kind of surgery, experience no pain at all. Patients might only feel pressure that is slightly and notice flashing of the light from the laser. As reported, around 10% of the patients may more serious risky conditions and may need to be treated after the operation.

One must put into mind that the laser correction lasts forever.  Studies show that the cornea modification stays fixed and last forever. On rare occasion, it can regress.

The best candidate for having this procedures are those patients or people who have visual problems, such as nearsightedness, astigmatism, farsightedness and those who have thin or flat tissue in their cornea. They are much advice to undergo this procedure as soon as possible to be able to correct the problems with their vision. With regards to the cost, it varies per area of the country, the physician’s professional fee, and whether one or two eyes are to be treated. An estimated amount for such surgery would cost around 2,100 dollars per eye.

 

 

 

People having vision problems have undergone this kind of eye surgery. It is simple, effective and life changing. It deals with reshaping the eye’s cornea to address the light towards the retina for a vision that is clearer.

Lasek is an acronym which simply stands for Laser Assisted Sub-Epithelial Keratomileusis. With regards to Lasik, it is found to have the same goal in mind. The difference lies on the flap’s thickness that the physician in charge of the surgery creates upon the surgical procedure. In Lasek, the surgeon, or the ophthalmologist for that matter, will only cut into the layer of the epithelium of the cornea, hence, its name. It makes a thinner flap compared to that of Lasik. It is usually much preferable for patients having thinner or flatter cornea.

The procedure is usually done in as an outpatient kind of surgery. Where in the patient can go in and go out of the hospital. It starts with the walk in phase, where the patient lies down and gets anesthetized drops in the eyes to be able to lessen the discomfort during the surgical procedure.

Using the highly renowned technology, the physician in charge will re-modify the tissues of the cornea into the shape where the most light would focus onto the retina. This will create a more clear visualization. The flap of the cornea, then, will be put back on top of the new shaped area.

With regards to the benefits, the recovery of the patients who have undergone this certain type of procedure is generally a bit longer for people undergoing the surgery in Lasek compared to those patients who have undergone the surgery using the Lasik procedure. Despite of this, the Lasek may be a better option for patients having job that is high impact or a hobby. Since, it offers lesser risk of corneal flap to be dislodged after the surgical procedure.

The recovery time is usually generally very brief. The eye’s surface heals within one to two days following this highly technological procedure. Then, the surgeon will provide some restrictions, such as what not to do after surgery, to the patient who had undergone the procedure. But rest assured, they will be expected to performed normal day to day activities the following day.

The patients may experience increase dryness of the eyes after surgery. This kind of problem can be resolved through the use of tears which are made artificially. Some after effects that may be experiences includes sensitivity to light or being able to see halos or glares at night.  To relieve such after effects, one is advice to wear dark eyewear for weeks after surgical procedure most especially when one is going out. The eyes will adjust to such after effects within a couple of weeks.

Patients, who have undergone this kind of surgery, experience no pain at all. Patients might only feel pressure that is slightly and notice flashing of the light from the laser. As reported, around 10% of the patients may more serious risky conditions and may need to be treated after the operation.

One must put into mind that the laser correction lasts forever.  Studies show that the cornea modification stays fixed and last forever. On rare occasion, it can regress.

The best candidate for having this procedures are those patients or people who have visual problems, such as nearsightedness, astigmatism, farsightedness and those who have thin or flat tissue in their cornea. They are much advice to undergo this procedure as soon as possible to be able to correct the problems with their vision. With regards to the cost, it varies per area of the country, the physician’s professional fee, and whether one or two eyes are to be treated. An estimated amount for such surgery would cost around 2,100 dollars per eye.