Indications of Lasik Eye Surgery

Many people who have been dependent in wearing glasses and contact lenses have been informed of the eye procedure called LASIK. This procedure is a type of refractive surgery used to treat eye conditions like myopia (nearsightedness), astigmatism and hyperopia (farsightedness). The procedure includes removing corneal tissue by creating a flap with a blade or a laser then putting the flap back in its place.

Nearsightedness also known as myopia is a common refractive error of the eye that can be treated with laser surgery. This happen when the cornea is too long or the cornea is curved thus making light to focus in front of the retina resulting in blurring of vision when looking at distant objects. Most people with refractive errors usually have myopia.   To learn more about Myopia, visit Lasik Eye Surgery Phoenix portal.

Second eye condition indicated for LASIK is farsightedness or hyperopia.  This occurs when the eye is too short (opposite of myopia) or cornea is flatter than normal. This makes the light rays to focus behind the retina making vision looks blur when looking at objects near you. Like myopia, this can also be treated with laser surgery.

Astigmatism occurs when the cornea is not curved uniformly. This caused the light to focus at different points on the retina. Astigmatism will result in distorted and blurry vision either by looking near or far. This condition can be treated with laser procedure as well.

Before undergoing this surgery, ask you ophthalmologist regarding this procedure. Your eye doctor will determine if you are a candidate for lasik.  If not, then other similar procedure like PRK, LASEK, and epi-LASIK will be recommended.

Like any other procedure, there are also risks involved in lasik surgery such as over- or under correction of your vision, correction is not permanent, eye dryness may persists or even get worse, and in worst case scenario, you may lose your sight. As every individual is different, your eye doctor will not guarantee 100% success in correcting your eye vision.

There is still a possibility that you will need corrective glasses or lenses after the procedure. Lasik eye surgery is an outpatient procedure. This means that this does not require hospitalization and you can go home soon after the surgery given that no immediate complication develops.

The actual lasik surgery will only last for approximately four to five minutes. After that, your eye surgeon will adjust the laser fitted for your particular prescription by using a computer where you will be asked to gaze at a target light for a short period of time to reshape your cornea.  Read more on what should you do after Lasik Surgery.