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Is LASIK, Laser Eye Vision Correction Right for You?

By: Dr. Kim Robbins

LASIK or Laser in-Situ Keratomileusis offers a number of benefits over other forms of laser vision correction because it is performed under a protective layer of corneal tissue.

As a result, there is less surface area to heal, less risk of scarring, less risk of corneal haze, less postoperative need for medications, and vision returns more rapidly, often within a day or so. LASIK can also treat a higher range of vision errors.

Every patient is different but most will be able to pass a drivers examination without their glass or contact lenses within days of the procedure.

AM I A CANDIDATE FOR LASIK?

Nearly everyone who wears contacts or glasses can benefit from LASIK. A prerequisite is to have stable vision for a year before the procedure. By this is meant to not have a huge loss of vision before the procedure.

LASIK corrects the vision of people who are near-sighted, far-sighted, and have astigmatism. Patients must also meet basic medical and visual health criteria. Age should not be factor when considering LASIK. LASIK has been successfully performed LASIK on people between the ages of nineteen and sixty-eight!

LASIK is right for you if you are motivated to make a change in your life, and you have realistic expectations of and understand what LASIK can do for you.

If you are pregnant or nursing LASIK is not recommended. Some medications may pose possible problems.

At Robbins Eye Center your consultation will determine your candidacy. Dr. Robbins will discuss with you whether your prognosis is optimal for the LASIK procedure. Hopefully you will be a great candidate and be able to opt for the best choice of your life - IMPROVED NATURAL VISION!

BENEFITS OF LASIK

The greatest benefit of LASIK is permanent visual correction. For most people this means a life free of glasses and contacts!

LASIK is painless. LASIK conveniently corrects the vision in both of your eyes at the same time. You will be out of the Vision Center in less than two hours. You may return to work the very next day. You'll save money on glasses and contacts and all that goes with them.

Generally patients return to driving and work the very next day. Your vision will improve gradually over the first 24 hours till the full effect of the surgery is realized.

ABOUT THE LASIK PROCEDURE

Eye drop anesthesia numbs your eye and a holder prevents you from blinking during the procedure.

Next, an instrument known as a microkeratome makes a protective flap in the cornea. During this process you may feel a little pressure, but no discomfort. You will be asked to look directly at a target light while the laser reshapes the cornea, usually in less than a minute. Then, the protective flap is folded back in place where it bonds securely without the need for stitches. After LASIK, some patients report a slight discomfort that usually goes away within twelve to twenty-four hours.

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Dr. Kim Robbins LASIK Eye Surgery, Bridgeport, Fairfield, CT
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