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Some Useful LASIK Questions Answered |
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- How do I know if I am a good candidate
for LASIK Eye Surgery?
If you are nearsighted, farsighted or have
astigmatism, you may be a good candidate for
LASIK eye surgery.
In addition, if you are over the age of 18
with healthy eyes and no presence of retinal
problems, corneal scars, or eye disease you
will be suitable for LASIK eye surgery.
To determine if LASIK eye surgery is right
for you; your eye doctor will give you an
evaluation.
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- How long does LASIK eye surgery take?
LASIK eye surgery takes about five to seven minutes
to complete each eye and about 15 minutes total
for the entire procedure.
- Are the effects of LASIK eye surgery
permanent?
Yes. The effects of LASIK eye surgery are permanent.
After about a two to three month healing period,
you will start to notice the effects of LASIK eye
surgery on your vision.
- Will I need reading glasses after I receive
LASIK eye surgery?
LASIK eye surgery patients over the age of 40 may
need to wear reading glasses for magnification during
reading (generally for fine print). Patients over
the age of 40 tend to experience a natural weakening
of the eyes (presbyopia). LASIK eye surgery will
not correct or prevent presbyopia. Generally, a
patient under the age of 40 will not need to use
reading glasses.
- How many follow-up visits will I need
after receiving LASIK eye surgery?
The day after you receive your LASIK eye surgery,
you will most likely see your eye doctor for a follow-up
visit. You next follow-up visits will be at least
one and 3 months after the LASIK eye treatment.
Some LASIK eye surgery patients will need more follow-up
visits.
- How Soon After The Treatment Can I Bathe
or Take a Shower?
You can bathe the same day as you receive your LASIK
eye surgery. However, you should not shower for
at least 2 days after the surgery. You should always
avoid getting or water in your eyes and avoid rubbing
your eyes during the first month after getting LASIK.
- Can I drive after I receive LASIK eye
surgery?
You should not drive the day of your LASIK eye surgery.
After the day you receive your LASIK eye surgery,
your ability to drive depends on how well you are
able to see.
- How soon after receiving LASIK eye surgery
will I be able to wear eye makeup?
About two weeks after you have received your LASIK
eye surgery, you can resume wearing eye cosmetics.
Following LASIK eye surgery, you should purchase
new eye makeup (especially mascara). Wearing your
old eye makeup may make your susceptible to potential
eye infections.
- How soon after receiving LASIK eye surgery
will I be able to exercise?
You can resume non-contact activities as soon as
you feel capable. If there is a risk of receiving
an eye injury, you should wear protective eye goggles.
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- How soon after receiving LASIK
eye surgery will I be able to swim?
You should not swim for at least two weeks after
receiving LASIK eye surgery.
- Will I be given anesthesia during
the LASIK procedure?
No. Prior to starting the procedure, you will
be given numbing eye drops. In addition, you may
be given a mild sedative like Valium. No needles
or intravenous anesthesia will be administered.
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- Will I be able to receive the LASIK procedure
on both eyes at the same time?
Yes. LASIK eye surgery can be performed on both
eyes the same day. Although the procedure can be
performed on both eyes the same day, you can generally
elect to have the procedure done on one eye at a
time (different days).
- Will LASIK eye surgery hurt?
The LASIK eye surgery will not be painful. Although
the numbing eye drops will ensure the treatment
is painless, you will feel some pressure on and
around your eye during the LASIK eye surgery.
- Will I experience any pain after the
LASIK eye surgery?
Following the LASIK procedure, you may feel some
burning and scratchiness. The feeling of burning
and scratchiness will dissipate about one to three
hours after the surgery.
- How soon after the surgery will I be
able to see well?
Although each patient’s sight is different,
postoperative medications may make your vision blurry
following the surgery. However, some LASIK eye surgery
patients notice changes in vision as soon as they
leave the surgery.
- Will I have to wear an eye patch?
No. you will not have to wear an eye patch, however,
you will need to wear clear protective eye shields
over your eyes after LASIK. In addition, you will
need to wear protective shields on your eyes when
you sleep for at least one week after surgery.
- Will I need to wear contact lenses or
eyeglasses after I receive LASIK eye surgery?
The need to depend on corrective eye devices will
diminish after receiving LASIK eye surgery. However,
some LASIK patients will need to wear prescription
glasses for night driving.
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