5 Benefits of LASIK Eye Surgery

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5 Benefits of LASIK Eye Surgery - You Didnt Know
About

• Thinking to consider LASIK but filled with
  anxious thoughts about the procedure? Youre not
• alone.
• For many people, the thought of undergoing LASIK
  entails the feeling of fear. You might be
  surprised at how safe, easy, and effective the
  procedure really is!
• Here are some facts about LASIK that may help you
  see the benefits for the eyeglasses wearer.
• Quick Procedure
• Around 70 million people are currently diagnosed
  with nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness
  (hyperopia), or astigmatism conditions. Wearing
  glasses or contacts isnt always a convenient or
  easy solution to help improve vision for those
  with such conditions but LASIK is actually a
  relatively quick and simple option.
• LASIK uses laser technology to reshape the top
  layer of your cornea and fix vision problems.
  LASIK is a safe procedure that is associated with
  very little discomfort because of the numbing
  drops that are used.
• When patients are undergoing the procedure, the
  surgeon will create a flap on the cornea using a
  laser. The flap is then repositioned and this
  procedure usually takes only 10 minutes per eye,
  with extra time spent in pre-op and post-op.
  Patients may have some minor discomfort for few
  days following a LASIK procedure, but will
  quickly pass and can be soothed with eye drops.
• Improved Vision After LASIK
• Laser eye surgery is proven to be effective and
  permanent. More than 98 of patients reported
  much-improved eyesight for lifelong after the
  surgery with just one quick out-patient
  procedure.
• Studies have revealed that about 99.5 of
  patients could see 20/40 or better without
  corrective lenses after LASIK and 90.8 achieve
  20/20 vision or better.
• Glasses and Contact Lens-Free Life
• Glasses and contacts can be a hassle for some
  daily activities, swimming, sports, and other
  outdoor events. Wearing them for long hours, will
  make your eyes dry and irritate. Only contact
  lens users know the frustrations of wearing them
  by sticking a finger in the eye or struggling to

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• look for a lost contact. The annual cost of
  contacts is expensive, particularly if you wear a
  range of daily disposable lenses
• However, laser eye surgery costs several times
  more but you only have to make a one-time
  investment in LASIK, eliminating the need to
  purchase expensive contacts year after year.
• After several years LASIK surgery will pay for
  itself and even begin to save you money.
• Fast Recovery
• The best part about LASIK is a speedy recovery.
  Though after a LASIK surgery, you wont be able
  to drive immediately and most ophthalmologists
  believe that patients can return to their normal
  schedule within a day.
• It is important to protect your eyes from dirt
  and harsh UV rays. Participating in any sport or
  outdoor-related activities is also not
  recommended for at least 3 days after your
  procedure. You may have blurry vision after the
  surgery, but after a sound night rest your eyes
  should restore themselves and you will get all
  the benefits that LASIK has to offer.
• Long-lasting results
• With a stabilization period of about 3 months for
  the eye to adjust, LASIK results are expected to
  be long-lasting. There is no need for follow-up
  procedures unless the surgery is under-
  corrective. Adjustments can be made years after
  LASIK to further correct vision if vision changes
  due to aging or illness.

If you have questions about LASIK eye surgery,
please contact Columbus LASIK Vision in
Philadelphia for more information and to
determine if youre a good candidate for eye
surgery.