Vision correction surgery has become one of the biggest life changing aspects of eye health today. It is not right for everyone, but for those who do have this procedure, the results can be amazing. It is also referred to as refractive eye surgery. There are several types of procedures that fall under this category. It is up to you, with the aid of your eye doctor, to determine which, if any, of these procedures are right for your needs.
Improving Technology
Technology in this field continues to improve. The LASIK procedure is still one of the top performed procedures for improving vision. Other procedures include Epi-LASIKS, and PRK. Each one uses a different type of procedure to improve the vision you have. As technology improves, new procedures are introduced to improve the efficiency, discomfort and success of these procedures.
This type of procedure can correct several eye problems, including nearsightedness, in which a person is only able to see things clearly when they are near to those objects. It can also work to treat astigmatism, which happens when there is an unevenly curved cornea. It is also effective at treating people who suffer from farsightedness, in which they can see things more clearly when those objects are farther away from them. Presbyopia is another condition corrected by vision surgery. This condition occurs when a person’s ability to focus on objects begins to fail, usually with age.
According to some reports, it is estimated that 95 percent of people who have LASIK procedures and who suffer from nearsightedness are likely to see improvements in their vision. They are able to reach near or at 20/20 vision and are unlikely to need glasses after the procedure. That vision quality remains high even after seven years. Since the procedure is still new, extensive and long term research has not yet become available.
Potential Side Effects
Some side effects to the procedure may occur that you should know about before stepping into your doctor’s office. The most common of these is dryness of the eye. The procedure involves a cut in the nerve. While the nerve heals, the eyes may remain dry since messages to the brain may not occur as readily. Nevertheless, even this side effect usually goes away within a few months of having the procedure. In many cases, it can also be treated with medication.
Factors To Consider
Before meeting with your doctor to discuss the options available to you, know what to expect. A qualified professional will tailor the procedure to meet your particular condition. This includes taking into consideration your eye’s health, your vision needs, your age and other factors such as the type of employment you are in. For many people, the decision to go forward makes sense and can lead to a much clearer world.
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