Cost for Wavefont Wavefront-guided laser surgery is more expensive that conventional LASIK. The price varies among geographical locations and among surgeons. As with conventional LASIK, the fact that insurance companies consider this type of surgery “cosmetic” means they often will not cover the cost. Many surgeons offer financing options, however.\ Therapeutic Wavefront-Guided Retreatment Wavefront technology… Read the full article
Category: LASIK
Wavefront Technology- How It Has Improved LASIK (Pt. 2)
Better Results with Wavefront Patients who undergo wavefront-guided LASIK have a faster recovery, sharper vision, and fewer side effects. A study at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego compared the results of Navy patients who had had conventional LASIK with the results of those who had had wavefront-guided LASIK. The results of the study indicated… Read the full article
Common Questions about LASIK (Pt. 4 Final)
Could the Surgery Cause Problems Years from Now? The chance of problems years down the road is very unlikely. LASIK is a form of lamellar refractive surgery, a type of surgery that has been performed since 1949. It’s important to know that patients who have undergone earlier types of lamellar refractive surgery-much less accurate and… Read the full article
Common Questions about LASIK (Pt. 3)
If I Have Dry Eyes, Will It Affect My LASIK Surgery? Many patients consider LASIK because they have dry eyes and cannot wear contact lenses. If you have significant dryness, your doctor may recommend treatment before surgery. Tear supplements and punctum plugs (tiny silicone plugs placed in the tear drainage opening of your eyelid) should keep your… Read the full article
Common Questions about LASIK (Pt. 2)
How Long Will the Correction Last? Once your eye has stabilized, usually in two to three months, your correction is permanent. If you eventually need eyeglasses for reading after that, it would be the result of the normal aging process. What about Risks and Complications? It is not unusual for people considering LASIK to experience… Read the full article
Common Questions about LASIK (Pt. 1)
LASIK surgeons are accustomed to having patients as questions. Part of the physician’s role is to educate you as thoroughly as possible. Many LASIK centers offer written material designed to address your questions. Other LASIK centers show short videos that explain the procedure in detail. However, if you still have questions, or just want to discuss… Read the full article
Contemplating Laser Eye Surgery- Questions to Ask Your Surgeon, Cont’d.
Has the Doctor Ever Been Sued for Malpractice? Even the best surgeon may have had a malpractice suit brought against him or her, so be careful about passing judgment based on what might have been a frivolous lawsuit. The typical vision correction surgeon is sued roughly once for every 3,000 surgeries performed. Statistics indicate that… Read the full article
Contemplating Laser Eye Surgery- Questions to Ask Your Surgeon
Questions to Ask Your Surgeon Once you have the names of refractive surgeons, the next step is to find out more about their credentials, reputation, and practice. Don’t be shy about asking penetrating questions. LASIK surgeons understand that patients have many questions about them and about the procedure, and they should be prepared to answer… Read the full article
Contemplating Laser Eye Surgery (Part 2) Finding the right LASIK surgeon
Finding the Right LASIK Surgeon If you are a candidate for LASIK, your next step will be the most important one: finding the right physician to perform the procedure. You will need an ophthalmologist to perform your LASIK surgery. An ophthalmologist is a licensed medical doctor who has a minimum of four years of additional… Read the full article
Why Do Some Patients Regress Years After LASIK or PRK?
LASIK/PRK should not regress years after surgery. Regression related to wound healing or energy absorption should occur within the first year. Unfortunately, LASIK/PRK does not prevent eye disease nor does it prevent changes in the eye caused by aging. As we all get older the lens inside the yellows (nuclear sclerosis) inducing nearsightedness or myopia…. Read the full article