Laser Eye Surgery Faq

Here we answer some of the questions uppermost in the minds of patients considering Laser eye surgery.

Laser Eye Surgery Faq 1:

The fact is that there will be a small amount if any discomfort during surgery because the cornea and eye are anesthetized by drops. Some patients will experience a "scratchy feeling." After the anesthetic wears off, the amount of discomfort varies with each patient l, but any irritation will disappear within a few hours. The patient may also be sensitive to light for a few days.

Laser Eye Surgery Faq 2:

Many patients can return to work one to three days following surgery. The general rule however is to wait until the patient feels up to it. Many patients return to normal activities as quickly as the day after surgery.

Laser Eye Surgery Faq 3:

The most common side effect or risk is a halo effect and some glare at night around lights.

Laser Eye Surgery Faq 4:

Laser eye surgery treatment itself takes only about 15 to 40 seconds (not counting time spent for examination), based on the degree of correction necessary. Laser eye surgery recovery is minimal, and the patient should be driven home after about 30 minutes. Following Laser eye surgery the patient will generally notice improved sight in 3 to 5 days following treatment.

Laser Eye Surgery Faq 5:

According to the results of the U.S. clinical trials and results reported internationally, Laser eye surgery treatment appears to be permanent. As people age, however, their eyes change and Laser eye surgery re-treatment may be necessary.

Laser Eye Surgery Faq 6:

Following Laser eye surgery, the patient must not rub the eye and be sure to follow doctor instructions on physical activity.

Laser Eye Surgery Faq 7:

The number one concern that patients have about Laser eye surgery is "What if I move my head during surgery?" The patient should be assured that a competent surgeon is skilled in the technique of removing his foot from the pedal that controls the ultraviolet beam as soon as a patient moves his or her head. This allows him to realign the beam with the corneal "target" and proceed with the surgery. Also the patient needs to be aware that the new wavefront Laser eye surgery technique gives the surgeon a complete 3D map of the errors in the eye and helps to guide the laser no matter the movement. Blinks and minor eye movements happen no matter how hard a patient tries to avoid doing so and the wavefront Laser eye surgery technique takes all of this in to account and can provide excellent results even when involuntary movement occurs.

These are just a few of the Laser eye surgery faq's and any and all questions or concerns should be discussed with the patients' surgeon as well as alternative methods of sight correction. Not all patients will be candidates for Laser eye surgery and the patients' doctor can guide them in deciding what alternatives to choose.