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Answers To Questions You May Have About LASIK

Are you tired of spending a fortune on glasses or contact lenses? Do you wish that you could go places without worrying about whether or not you've forgotten your glasses? Fortunately, if you have poor eyesight, you may not have to deal with eyeglasses if you don't want to. For many people, LASIK is a good way to correct your eyesight without having to resort to using glasses or contacts every day. In order to help you decide whether or not you want to get LASIK, here are the answers to a few questions that you might currently be wondering:

Will it hurt? During the actual LASIK procedure, the anesthetic will keep your eyes from feeling any pain. Afterward, there may be no discomfort at all, or your eyes may feel dry and gritty for a while. In order to help alleviate these symptoms, you'll be given eyedrops and be told how and when to administer them. Proper use of your eyedrops will keep the worst of your discomfort at bay while your eyes are healing.

Is the effect instant? Many people notice an immediate improvement in their vision. But don't be disappointed if it takes a few days for your eyes to heal enough for you to notice any improvement. This is normal and is typically nothing to be worried about. If you're not noticing a significant change after about a week, you should make an appointment with your eye doctor to discuss your concerns.

Will the results be permanent? If you get LASIK, you won't have to keep going back every few years to get your eyes "refixed" again. The process is, for all intents and purposes, a permanent solution. However, it does not prevent you from getting cataracts, glaucoma, or anything else that may change or distort your vision. If you notice your vision starting to worsen again in a few years, an eye doctor will need to perform a checkup in order to ascertain the cause.

Are there any risks to LASIK surgery? Any surgery carries a certain number of risks to go along with its benefits. Your eye doctor will look at your family and personal medical history to see if there is any risk that is specific to you. But one of the main risks with LASIK surgery is that your vision could get slightly worse initially. As your eyes heal, your vision may clear. However, it's possible that you may need a second corrective procedure to completely correct your vision.


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