I have miopia…i had it since i was 5…my oftalmologist told me…im an adult now…that laser surgery want help me…not evan a little…i want another opinnion… on my left eye i have 2-3 and on my right eye i have 4-2 dyoptry!Anny chance i can emprove my eyes whit laser surgery?please tell me your sources!Thank you!

Consult to an eye surgeon
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Over the last number of years, the world has witnessed amazing advances in the field of medicine, especially with the advent of LASIK laser eye surgery. This revolutionary procedure has both given hope and excited those who experience problems with their eyesight.

But what exactly is Lasik eye surgery?

What happens during LASIK laser surgery is that the lasers correct refractive errors in the cornea. The laser perfectly controls the tearing of the corneal tissue, thereby reshaping the cornea and changing its focus. LASIK surgery follows a simple two step process:

1. A slight, thin flap of tissue is created on the outside layer of the eye or cornea. This flap encourages healing and provides comfort on the way to better vision.

2. The surgeon folds open the flap on the inner cornea to correct the eyesight. Once this is done, the flap is closed to its original position and sealed with stitches.

The word LASIK refers to Laser-Assisted In Sutu Keratomieusis, a process which is characterized by the reshaping of the cornea to refract light in the lens. While LASIK eye surgery is by no means perfect, it is a very viable and increasingly safe surgery.

Government regulations have led to improvements regarding the types of lasers to be used for LASIK laser surgery. If you or anyone you know are considering LASIK laser surgery I would advise you to carefully research the types of lasers used by your local doctors when performing LASIK.

New improvements coupled with the regulated costs of doctors mean that LASIK surgery has become more affordable, making it a possibility for some who could only dream of such improvement a few years back. Some surgeries are referred to as “bladeless” or “custom” LASIK, meaning they are more tailored towards the individual and are therefore more effective

Finally LASIK surgery is an exciting prospect to anyone who has suffered from vision problems in the past. However, just as when buying a car or house, you need to carefully consider all your options before embarking on LASIK.

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I have very bad vision (near sighted) I see floaters and have worn contacts for 15 years.. I would love to have laser surgery.. Just wanted to know since I am so near sighted if it is possible to get laser surgery??

It all depends on your corneal thickness. The higher prescription you have the more tissue you need. The best way is to go have a free Lasik consult and they will tell you if you are a good candidate. We just did surgery on a girl with a -8.50-but her cornea had enough thickness. Hope this helps!

It’s in my genetics for my vision to keep getting worse, but if one gets laser eye surgery at age 16, could vision possibly get worse after the procedure?

Also, does wearing glasses cause vision to worsen?

The simple answer, is yes, your vision can get worse after Lasik. This is why it is a good idea to ensure that you have stopped growing, or more so that your eyes have stopped growing before you have the surgery. In the US, the FDA regulates Lasik to patients over the age of 18. Wait till your vision has stabilized for at least 2 years before getting the surgery.

as for your question on if wearing glasses causes your vision to worsen, there is no clear cut answer. many will argue yes, while other will argue no. Glasses do not do anything to change the shape of your eye, but some would argue that staring at things too closely with glasses on can cause your vision to worsen.

As with any other type of procedure, you should make sure that you are absolutely positive that you want to have lasik laser eye surgery done before going through with it, and that means that you need to weigh all of the advantages and disadvantages, and consult with your physician as well before going through with the procedure.

What are the Advantages of Lasik Laser Eye Surgery?

There are many advantages that can be gained from having the lasik eye surgery done, for example many patients who are considering refractive surgery done are interested in comparing the advantages of lasik eye surgery over the other available types of eye surgery, due to the incredible benefits that are thought of as coming from the lasik laser eye surgery.

As well, with this surgery there is a much faster recovery time, and there will also be a smoother corneal surface and better optical quality even furthermore. There is also a reduced risk of infection with this procedure when compared to that of others, and this is because there is less need for potentially hazardous prophylactic steroids to be used, and in addition, this procedure has a much greater range of vision correction.

The Risks and Complications

The risks and complications of this procedure would basically be considered as being the disadvantages, and in regards to this, as with any surgery, there are certain risks and complications that are present that must be taken fully into consideration.

For instance, there are certain flap complications that could occur, which would include such things as: irregular or incomplete flaps, flaps that are too small or too thin, buttonholes which are small holes or tears in the center of the flap, or free caps which are flaps without a hinge – these are just some examples, as there are more possibilities.

However it should be known that in most cases, flap complications will pose no threat and truly cause no permanent damage or decrease in that of that patient’s visual activity. Furthermore, if and when a flap complication does occur, the surgeon will then typically halt the procedure in order to reposition the flap properly.

Overall, if you have weighed all of the advantages and the disadvantages, and still want to go forward, then that decision is obviously up to you; lasik is an elective procedure, meaning that it is not medically necessary to have done.

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People have told me that eating carrots and having green tea makes your eyes stronger, but what else can I do? I have horrible eyesight.

You can probably try eye exercises. I am presently trying eye exercises to see if they improve my vision. I created a blog so that people can follow my progress. Check it out at

http://improvingmyeyesight.com/blog

I think that there has been a little improvement… not certain though. I intend to go to the optician next week to find out.

If you look at the million of people all over the world that glasses or contact lenses to see clearly you will soon realize why laser eye surgery has become so popular. In the majority of cases, after surgery the patient will no longer rely on glasses or contact lenses to see the world through un-blurry eyes.

Many people turn to laser eye surgery commonly referred to as Lasik, as a way to get rid of the hassles of wearing corrective lenses. How many of us get tired of wearing glasses all the time? You may not wish to wear glasses for several reasons besides how you think you look. You may be a person that only needs glasses to read items up close and you keep taking them off and then forgetting where you put them. You may have to search through your purse to get your glasses just to read product labels in the store. All of these things can take the joy out of shopping or even reading the morning newspaper. If you decide to get contact lenses to rid yourself of those ugly glasses, then you will have the hassle of putting them in your eyes every morning, worrying about losing them, and of course cleaning them.

Today, these are just a few of the reasons that people are turning to laser eye surgery. However, are you a good candidate? People who are nearsighted or farsighted are using good candidates. However, if you expect to receive 20/20 vision from surgery you should forget it. Most people do not receive perfect vision after laser surgery.

Laser eye surgery reshapes the cornea, which improves the way in which light enters the eye. Most of the time, surgery is about 1 minute per eye. You will need to wear a shield until the cornea can heal.

Before heading out and searching for a laser eye surgeon you should learn if you are a good candidate. The best way to do this is to be examined by more than one ophthalmologist. Remember, not all ophthalmologist are licensed to perform this type of eye surgery and then there are some that their sole income is based on this procedure.

Just because this surgery is performed as an out patient procedure, it is still surgery and some complications can arise. Learn what the risks are prior to signing the dotted line.

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I am getting corrective laser eye surgery (in about a year and a half) and at the moment my vision is 6/24 (20/80). I am wondering if surgery would correct this to AND beyond 6/6 (20/20).

Is is possible to get better than 6/6 (20/20) vision through corrective laser eye surgery at all?

Yes many people that have had LASIK see 20/15 a few see 20/10. You need to ask about custom Lasik. Your eye has aberrations besides the sphere and cylinder that we correct with glasses and contacts. Custom LASIK addresses these aberrations. On every laser eye procedure, the surgeon is going to attempt to give you the best vision possible. This has more to do with accuracy than over correction as one of the other posters seems to think.

Learn about IQ Laser Vision and all the procedures offered by Dr. Robert Lin, MD. Dr. Lin is a graduate and Assistant Clinical Professor at UCLA School of Medicine (Jules Stein Eye Institute), and has performed over 15,000 refractive procedures, and is also a board-certified ophthalmologist. The Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance (CRSQA) has distinguished Dr. Robert Lin as one of the few CRSQA Certified Refractive Surgeons in the United States.

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