Laser Eye Surgery and Treatments
It has hard to appreciate how scary it must be for
someone who thinks they are likely to lose their sight in the not too
distant future. The article below gives an insight into laser eye
surgery including Lasik and Custom Cornea.
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Laser Eye Surgery: To Opt or Not to Opt... by Mike Spencer
Copyright 2005 Octocat Ltd
If you're suffering from diminished eyesight in any capacity, there's a
whole parcel of feelings that go along with the possibilities of
eventual loss of sight versus the risks of undergoing the treatments
that are necessary to correct the problem.
When considering the delicate nature of the eye, many people make the
decision to put off corrective treatment until the situation becomes
dire - or is no longer able to be treated effectively.
Laser eye surgery - now quite common as a form of treatment for eye
disorders - is one of the first options that many folks look toward when
they've made the decision to pursue treatment and reclaim their ability
to see clearly.
Weigh your options
While there are pros and cons involved in such a treatment plan, it's
worthy of a thorough investigation before making such a weighty
decision. There are a number of things that should be looked into, and
you should feel comfortable with the information that you uncover before
attempting to take such a leap.
Here then, are a few safety and risk factors that are involved in laser
eye surgery that you may find helpful in your quest for information.
Which type of treatment is right for you?
There are two main types of laser eye surgery procedures that are
currently available: Lasik and Custom Cornea.
The difference between the two is that Custom Cornea utilizes newer
technologies to accomplish what Lasik surgery can provide and, in either
case, there are safety risks that may be involved. These may include
serious complications which may result in decreased or lost vision, and
there are those who would not be considered as candidates for such a
treatment.
Included among those are:
individuals who are pregnant or nursing
under the age of 21
suffering from Herpes Simplex
currently taking medication that may interfere with the body's ability
to heal
suffering from severe allergies or diseases
or have a corneal infection or scarring.
Also listed among those who are not considered for laser eye surgery are
those who have had previous eye surgery, those who have inflammation of
the eye or eyelids accompanied by crusting of the eyelashes, suffer from
unstable refractive problems, currently take medication that causes them
to suffer ocular side effects, those with Keratonconus, glaucoma or high
blood pressure in the eye region, corneal injury, and those who are
taking sumatriptan for migraine relief.
Some of the risks
Among the more specific risks that are associated with laser eye surgery
are:
lost vision
reduced low-light vision
under-treatment
over-treatment
increased need for reading glasses and severe dry-eye syndrome.
It's best to discuss these risks with your physician before committing
yourself to having this procedure performed, since there will be no way
to reclaim diminished or lost sight when it comes about as the result of
laser eye surgery.
One other consideration that you'll have to pay careful attention to is
the reputation and success rate of the doctor who will be performing the
surgery. He or she should be licensed in the area of laser eye surgery
and care, and be able to offer an impressive success rate.
If possible, check with other people who may have undergone this
procedure with that particular doctor before making that final decision,
in order to get their impression of both the treatment and the doctor,
as well as an accounting of their experiences after opting to have laser
eye surgery.
About the Author
Mike Spencer reviews reviews leading, and sometimes controversial,
approaches to improving and protecting our health. Here he looks at the
pros and cons of LASIK eye surgery and whether it can offer any real
benefits to improved vision.
www.laser-eye-surgery-reviews.com
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