What is Lasik?

Lasik is computer controlled laser guided eye surgery. The surgery is done to correct the refractive disorders of the cornea. It is used for myopia, hyperopia and other refractive disorders. The operation is painless and quick. 18 years and avove can go for this treatment. Moreover, there should not have been any change in the eyesight for a constant period of one year. Women with pregnancy should not take this surgery. It is only for a healthy person without any signs of diabetes, arthritis or cataracts. Pre-surgery test determine the fitness of the person to undergo surgery. After the lasik surgery is performed, the person may experience correct vision inside a few days but in certain cases, it can take six months. Technological advancement has mede the operation safer. These lasers are exact and have robotic control. The lasik surgery takes only five minutes to complete and the patient should be able to look constantly for at least a minute without dropping the eye-lid. But the lasik surgery will not be able to correct both visions at the same time for both the eyes. It can correct one eye for myopia and the other for hyperopia. If the patient can change to this correction them he may not use glasses. There are many eye surgeons skilled with lasik surgery and one should select such doctor, who has a proven track record of successful lasik surgery. The price of the surgery is on the higher side as compared to common surgery. It may cost $500 for one eye and can go up to $5000 for a complete package. The cost varies taking into account the surgeon's credibility, experience, the advanced tools he uses and the location of the hospital. But today is more affordable because of the availability of more doctors and technological advancement. The post surgery follow up are undertaken within 24 hours and last up to three months. Few people have immediate irritation, reddishness of eye and infection. In such cases you should refer back to the doctor and go for additional necessary check up. Dryness of eyes and less night visibility are common complaints. In extra-ordinary cases permanent loss of sight is reported. And there are cases where individuals have reused the glasses and contact lens although after successful lasik surgery. Lasik surgery is recommended by eye surgeons. It is a magical surgery of modern times which corrects the eyesight to near accuracy and helps in discarding the utilization of glasses and contact lens.