Millions of people now consider themselves to be either grateful recipients or
victims of Lasik surgery and many of them, for a variety of reasons, have
either produced testimonials to laud the procedure or denunciations to
criticize it. This is not a question of who to believe . . . there is no reason
to suspect that either the testimonials or the denunciations are untrue, and
together they give an accurate picture of the Lasik procedure from the patients
point-of-view.
On the positive side, the testimonials tell the stories of people who, in some
cases, have had vision problems since childhood and now, thanks to a successful
Lasik procedure, have almost perfect vision. On the negative side, criticisms
of Lasik range from mild disapproval because of unmet expectations, to angry
denunciations because of serious problems after the Lasik procedure, to the
extreme cases of catastrophic results.
From the point-of-view of the Lasik provider, a patient's testimonial is
invaluable evidence that they have not only improved the vision of that
patient, they have improved the patients life to the extent that the patient
has now, willingly, become a spokesman.
From your point of view, as a potential Lasik consumer, the testimonials and
condemnations both need to be considered and taken at face value. These, in a
very real sense, are not the praises or critiques of individuals as much as
they are 'The History of Lasik.'
It is because of some quirk of human nature that we are more fascinated by
tragedy than we are by triumph and, consequently, tend to give more weight to
criticism than we do to praise. We, too often, assume the negative is true and
the positive is just hype. The news media certainly understands this quirk and
they are quick to produce stories of tragic occurrences and tell tales of
defeat and disaster while holding the positive stories for a 'slow news day.'
They understand that sad and negative news will hold our attention and motivate
us to action while the happy, positive stories will soon be forgotten.
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Are You a Good Candidate for Lasik? Lasik eye correction surgery is fast becoming a popular choice for individuals
that have to rely on glasses or contacts everyday. Many people can have Lasik
vision correction surgery, but there are some people who should not. There are
many factors to consider when looking into Lasik vision correction. Are you a
good candidate for Lasik?
Lasik Eye Surgery Gone Wrong While lasik eye surgery is the preferred form of eye surgery, there are risks
involved. Knowing these risks before having the surgery is essential. You
need to understand what you are getting yourself into before you do it.
Knowing the risks will help you make an informed and educated decision about
having surgery done on your eyes.
Lasik Eye Surgery on a Budget The cost of Lasik vision correction can be a deciding factor for many people
who depend on corrective lenses everyday. Lasik eye surgery can be quite
expensive and for many, this is cost-prohibitive. Most insurance companies do
not pay for Lasik surgery because it is considered elective. There are ways
however, to pay for Lasik, even for those who are on a budget.
Lasik's not perfect – Side Effects You Can Anticipate Lasik vision correction surgery is a popular option for those with moderate to
low vision problems and would like to help their eyesight. Most Lasik patients
who have the Lasik procedure do have favorable outcomes. While the healing and
recovery times after having Lasik is relatively fast, there are side effects
that potential patients should be aware of before having the procedure.
Lasik Surgery Post-Op – What to Expect One critical factor after your Lasik procedure is the healing of the hinged
corneal flap that is created to allow the laser to reshape the inner corneal
surface. What is required is the eventual healing and re-bonding of the flap to
the outer surface of the cornea. This is a great area of concern for most
patients as they picture their corneal flap 'flapping in the breeze.' It's
comforting to realize, however that even complete corneal transplants
ultimately heal, such is the healing power of the eye.
Options for Rejected Lasik Candidates In order to receive Lasik surgery, a doctor will first test to make sure that
you are qualified. This includes removing tissue from the cornea of your eye.
If your corneas are too thin, then you won't be able to have Lasik surgery.
You also may not be able to receive Lasik surgery because of myopia, or
nearsightedness. It is harder to correct certain types of vision with Lasik
surgery, meaning that you may not be able to receive the surgery. Because of
this, as well as other reasons, there are other options that have been created
and are available for you.
Seven Eye Conditions that Lasik Helps to Correct Improved vision is not the only reason why many people turn to Lasik vision
correction. It is true that Lasik has become popular for those who rely on
corrective lenses everyday. But the Lasik procedure can also help correct or
improve other eye conditions. Lasik vision correction surgery uses the latest
in laser technology to help treat several kinds of eye problems and disease.
Seven Places to Research Lasik before Going to the Doctor LASIK (Laser in Situ Keratomileusis) is very popular combined surgical and
laser procedure that has helped millions of people around the world regain all
or most of their failed vision. Basic Lasik is used mainly to correct myopia
(shortsightedness) and hyperopia (farsightedness) while the advanced Lasik
procedure known as Custom Lasik is able to correct far more vision problems
and, because of the advanced "wavefront" technology it uses, leave behind far
fewer complications.
The FAQ's of Lasik Eye Surgery Lasik vision correction surgery can benefit many people who experience low to
moderate vision problems. Lasik is a quick and painless procedure, but there
are some risks and complications involved with the surgery. If you are thinking
about having the Lasik procedure, it is important to understand what happens
before, after and during surgery. It is also beneficial to have realistic
expectations of the surgery before the procedure begins.
The Top Ten Questions to Ask your Doctor before Lasik Your eyes are important. When you are thinking about having the Lasik vision
correction you want to make sure that you are making the right decision for
yourself. Many people have the Lasik procedure every year with very good
results. The Lasik procedure is designed to help people with vision problems
improve their vision. Lasik is a quick and painless surgery and most people
experience improved vision the day their surgery is complete.
Tips on How NOT to Choose your Lasik Eye Surgeon It may seem paradoxical, but the large and constantly growing number of Lasik
surgeons available, combined with the enormous amount of information available
on the Lasik procedure, combined with the countless number of enticing claims,
offers and testimonials for Lasik surgeons have NOT made it easier to select a
Lasik surgeon. While wading through all this information that enables you to
make an educated choice (and you WILL need to do your research), it might be
wise to consider a much smaller body of information:
What are the Long-Term Effects of Lasik? Lasik vision correction surgery is a widely performed procedure designed to
help improve the eyesight. This procedure can often completely eliminate the
need for corrective lenses in some patients with a good surgical outcome. While
the Lasik procedure is a relatively quick and easy surgery, there can be risks
and complications. With Lasik vision correction surgery becoming a popular
option for people who depend on glasses or contacts, many wonder about the
long-term effects.
Who Should NOT Consider Lasik With the new leaps and bounds that are being made in the field of corrective
eye surgery there are fewer and fewer people who do not qualify or meet the
requirements to get lasik surgery. Today just about anyone can get corrective
lasik eye surgery. However there are a few exceptions to this rather
generalized statement.
