Did You Know These Things About LASIK Surgery?
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It has often been said that our eyes are the windows to our soul. Well, sometime even most of the time, my window is scratched, dirty, or smudged. Wearing glasses is the bane of my existence. I wake up in the morning. First thing, where oh where are my glasses. Cant see a thing without them. Any of this sound familiar. I bet it does. Everyone hates to wear glasses because they distort our faces and never seem to fit correctly. Many try contacts, but not everyone can tolerate them.
Until recently, there was no solution to the 'I hate wearing my glasses' conflict. Now there is. Scientists and doctors experimented for years and have finally given us a solution. You probably have even seen ads for this new surgery, but do you really understand LASIK surgery. You should; it will change your life and the mirror to your soul will always be smudge free.
Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis or LASIK surgery is an extremely popular outpatient vision correction procedure. Rather than relying on external corrective lenses to properly focus incoming light, LASIK surgery reshapes the cornea itself. A thin knife called a microkeratome is used to slice and peel back a part of the cornea. The next layer of the cornea is reshaped by preprogrammed pulses from a medical laser. The laser reshapes the cornea during LASIK surgery according to cornea measurements taken before the procedure. Before submitting to LASIK surgery, understand the following points.
You might be a candidate for LASIK surgery, but your job might not. Certain professions forbid certain types of elective eye surgery. This does not apply to the vast majority of jobs. There are certain specialized professions, however, for which LASIK surgery might cause the patient to lose their professional license or otherwise be disqualified from performing that job. Before undergoing any refractive eye procedure, consult with your employer first. Then consult your professional society to see if there are any restrictions on LASIK surgery. Military personnel must be absolutely certain that refractive surgery is permitted. There's no point in seeing better if you lose your job in the process.
Patients with certain medical conditions or taking certain medications should not choose LASIK surgery. Conditions that prevent wounds from healing properly are a danger sign for LASIK surgery. These diseases can include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, HIV, and diabetes (among others). The use of prescription steroids or retinoic acids can also affect the surgery. Don't have LASIK surgery if you have any existing eye conditions such as glaucoma, or ocular hypertension. Previous eye injuries or surgeries may also disqualify you as a potential patient. If your doctor doesn't get a medical history before the LASIK surgery, find one that does.
If you perform physical contact sports for a living, LASIK surgery might not be the best choice for vision correction. Sports in which you may be repeatedly struck in the head and face are not a good match for LASIK. Some examples include martial arts, wrestling, and boxing. Professional football, rugby, and soccer players should also check with team trainers or doctors about the feasibility of LASIK surgery. Laser vision correction is a delicate procedure, and repeated blows to the head, or later eye injuries, might make your vision worse.
Your health is a big part of determining whether you are a candidate for LASIK surgery. Many people don't realize that their profession is another part. Discuss your decision with someone in your field who can advise you properly. Make sure your doctor asks about health problems as well as your profession. Only then can you make an informed decision about LASIK surgery.
Copyright 2007 Lee Edwards - All Rights Reserved
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