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Does LASIK Hurt?
Because the cornea is
easily numbed with "eye drop" anesthesia, patients report
little, if any, discomfort both-during and after the procedure. View
actual pictures of a LASIK Procedure. |
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When will I be able to see after the
procedure? Results vary from patient to patient. Most
patients will have functional vision in one to three days. Full visual
results are usually realized within one to four weeks. |
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Will I have 20/20 vision? We hope
so and will try our best so you do, but as with any medical procedure, there is no guarantee that you will
have perfect vision or that you will not need distance or reading glasses
again. However, almost everyone experiences improved vision, and
most see well enough to pass a drivers' license test without using their glasses
or contact lenses. |
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What are the primary benefits of LASIK over
PRK? Photo-Refractive Keratectomy, or PRK, treats the surface of the
cornea with the Excimer Laser while LASIK treats the inner tissue of the
cornea. For this reason, with LASIK there is less area to heal, less
risk of scarring, less risk of corneal haze, less postoperative pain, less
postoperative need for medications, and vision often returns more
rapidly. It can also be used to treat higher amounts of refractive
errors. |
| What are the risks associated
with LASIK? Like any medical procedure, LASIK has some
risks. Because LASIK uses a microkeratome, results are more
dependent on surgical experience than with PRK. Dr. Cano will give
you more detailed information regarding the risks and complications prior
to your having LASIK. Dr. Cano will be happy to answer any
additional questions you may have throughout the process. |
| Who is can have LASIK?
In general, the ideal candidate is over 18 years of age and has healthy
corneas. Candidates must not have had a significant increase in
their glasses or contact lens proscription in the last 12 months.
People with certain medical conditions or women who are pregnant or
nursing may not be good candidates. |
| Is LASIK approved by the FDA?
The FDA does not usually approve procedures, they approve medical devices
such as the Excimer laser. The FDA is currently monitoring studies
on LASIK for the treatment of nearsightedness, farsightedness and
astigmatism. Currently the FDA has approved the laser for some
treatments including myopia and astigmatism at this point. |
