Will LASIK remove corneal scars
Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in LASIK
Today I met a patient in the LASIK Center with two scars in the right cornea from ulcers due to contact lens wear. She was asking if the scars would remain following LASIK surgery. Ulcers and trauma to the cornea can sometimes form scars if they penetrate beyond the layers of the epithelium. These scars…
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Are there any precautions needed after LASIK?
Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in LASIK
Q: Will my eyes be more vulnerable after Lasik? A: The eyes after Lasik are somewhat more vulnerable to direct trauma. If you expect to get whacked in the eyes you might want to consider PRK instead, but many who perform in extreme sports such as professional football, mountain climbing, sky diving, and even US…
Read More Is LASIK noticeable?
Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in LASIK
Q: Can you tell if someone has had laser eye surgery just by looking at their eyes? A: An eye doctor would be able to determine if someone has had laser eye surgery upon a comprehensive examination. You can’t hide Lasik from everyone, but the average person is not likely to notice the change in…
Read More LASIK for astigmatism
Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in LASIK
Q: What Preparations Should Be Made Prior to Having LASIK for Astigmatism? A: Astigmatism means that the cornea has greater curvature in one meridian than in another. Some eye care doctors use the analogy of a football shape rather than a basketball shape. Most people have some astigmatism although very small amounts are often left…
Read More Insurance for LASIK surgery
Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in LASIK
Q: Is there a loophole for Lasik surgery using insurance? A: There is no loophole, but there should be. Your medical insurance is a business contract that includes limitations and exclusions. Lasik is considered an elective, arguably cosmetic, surgery. Virtually all major medical insurance plans have exclusions for elective surgery. Lasik is eye care procedure…
Read More Visual Acuity Tests
Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in LASIK
Q: How often should a patient have a visual acuity test after Lasik? A: Let’s clarify your question. Your meaning of a visual acuity exam and the industry’s meaning may be different. A Snellen Visual Acuity test is the “Big E” exam when a patient looks at known black sharp edged letters on a white…
Read More Safety and LASIK: Corneal Thickness
Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in LASIK,Technology
Q: Can I Do Lasik? My Cornea Thickness is 490 Microns? I decided to have lasik on both eyes. The doctor said everything is good except my cornea thickness was right eye 490 microns – left eye 488 microns. Can I have lasik? The doctor recommended not to wear contact lenses for three months and…
Read More Should I get laser eye surgery?
Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in LASIK,Technology
Q: Should I get laser eye surgery? A: Whether or not you should have elective surgery on your eyes is an impossible question to answer in a forum because your individual eyes are unique and your vision demands are so variable. Only after a comprehensive examination from a knowledgeable doctor could you know if you…
Read More Eye movements during LASIK
Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in LASIK,Technology
A recent patient in our office asked this question: Q: What if my eye moves during LASIK? A: While attempted fixation on the target is important, our current laser systems have effective tracking abilities that follow the eye’s movement. In fact, if you look at eye tracking videos on LASIK technology websites you will see…
Read More Does LASIK Change Your Eye Color?
Posted by: LaserVue LASIK & Cataract Center in LASIK
Q: Does LASIK surgery change your eye color? A: The iris is the colored portion of the eye. Normally the color of the iris does not change after Lasik, however a change in iris color may indicate other ocular health issues that should be checked. Depigmentation of the iris may make it become lighter. Some…
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