It’s appealing to be able to open your eyes in the morning and see clearly without lenses.
You may also want to know about any alternatives to LASIK that may be preferable for you.
How Does LASIK Eye Surgery Work?
With these errors, light doesn’t fall correctly on the light-sensitiveretinaat the back of the eye.
A hinge of tissue remains, and the flap is folded back out of the way using this hinge.
Underneath is the middle part of the cornea, known as the stroma.
Medicare and Medicaid don’t usually cover LASIK because it is elective.
The good news about LASIK is there is little downtime.
Still, your sight may be a little hazy.
Am I a Candidate for LASIK Eye Surgery?
Deciding that LASIK sounds good to you is only part of the equation.
You must then determine whether you are a good candidate for this because LASIK is not for everyone.
Here are some criteria you must meet:
Is LASIK Permanent?
If you undergo LASIK and find you might do away with glasses, will that be permanent?
The fact is that this depends.
Fortunately, this happens less after your eyes have stabilized in adulthood.
Also, the lens that works to focus rays on the light-sensitive retina may change as we age.
But that doesn’t mean you’ll be back to wearing glasses anytime soon after getting LASIK.
Study results show that five years after undergoing LASIK, 94% of people were still free of glasses.
But keep in mind that some people may need what’s known as a LASIK enhancement.
Only about 1% of people need an enhancement due to changes in their sight that happen over time.
With your future vision at stake, looking at more than pricing is a good idea.
The eye surgeon’s experience level can make a difference.
With a consultation, you should not feel you are under sales pressure to make a decision immediately.
You should have all of the risks of the surgery and possible outcomes fully explained.
This outpatient procedure can allow for fast vision correction that can enable you to promptly return to work.
But there can be a downside for some, leading to discomfort and vision issues.
Also, not everybody is a candidate for LASIK.
However, there are other refractive procedures that you may want to consider instead.
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