Laser Eye Surgery
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Eye Correction Surgery

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness, especially among African-Americans over the age of 40, people over the age of 65, and individuals with family history of gl 00004000 aucoma. Usually associated with increased pressure in the eye, it damages the optic nerve and often leads to progressive blindness.

Management of glaucoma as early as possible is the key to preventing blindness from developing. However, in the case of open-angle glaucoma, it is not recognized until the disease has progressed to an advanced stage. With closed-angle glaucoma, the patient usually seeks medical attention as soon as possible due to the sudden eye pain.

The most common and most convenient way to manage glaucoma is through medication in the form of eye drops. Several eye drops are used and the functions are usually to decrease the production of aqueous humor and to increase its outflow leading to decrease in intraocular pressure. Some medications are administered for short-term and long-term effects so each one is necessary. This requires an effort in the part of the patient since compliance with the regimen is important. According to studies, the blindness among those who are already diagnosed and started medication resulted from non-compliance to home medication.
Besides medication, surgery is also one of the effective managements of glaucoma. It is important to note that surgery does not cure glaucoma. Instead, it only provides symptomatic treatment. To date, there is still no cure for glaucoma.

Trabeculectomy is the conventional surgery for glaucoma patients. This is done by removing a portion of the blocked fluid pathways, making an opening in the sclera of the eye and closing it loosely to function as the new drainage of the eye fluid. It is effective in lowering intraocular pressure but may have side effects such as scarring, infection and cataract formation.

Laser trabeculoplasty is a treatment specifically for open-angle glaucoma. The laser stimulates the trabecular meshwork to open and drain fluid more effectively. Laser iridotomy is done by making a hole in the iris of the eye to drain fluid. It is effective among those with closed-angle glaucoma.

Artificial drainage may also be implanted in the eye if the response to medication is poor. Another procedure called viscocanalostomy is done by making the front of the eye thinner to help drain the fluid, but this is not as effective as the conventional surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    What is the price range for laser eye correction surgery in general? Also how does it work?
    Im looking to get lasik surgery (a.k.a laser eye correction) but i was wondering if anyone has had it done, how much it costs on average? Also, if you have had it done, could you explain what you went through before and after and if you would recomend it to someone?

    • ANSWER:
      I got the bladeless LASIK and it cost me 00 total for both eyes. Prices are different depending on which procedure you get and where you live. You can always get a free consultation and quote.

  2. QUESTION:
    What Eye Correction Surgery Is Appropriate For Me?
    I am a male. 27 years old. My vision was - 1.25 last time i checked it and it was 2 years ago. I have astigmatism and nearsightedness. What kind of eye correction surgery will be appropriate for me to improve my vision?

    • ANSWER:
      You sound like an excellent candidate for either Lasik or PRK. Of course, more information than what you have provided is needed to assure you are a good candidate but chances are that one of these would work well for you.

  3. QUESTION:
    Is lasik eye surgery for eye correction better than eye exercises?
    I am fed up of wearing contact lenses and sometimes glasses. I am confused to which remedy I should use. Like should I go for lasik eye surgery for eye correction or professional eye exercises ?

    My age is 32 years.

    • ANSWER:
      Find in the below site for tips and remedies for improving your eye sight without glasses and surgery, but naturally. They are just proven eye exercises, I have used them and I was very successful in correcting my vision problem. You too can see better after using there tips and exercises.

      Good Luck.

      http://eye.enatural-remedies.com/eye/bestsight.php
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  4. QUESTION:
    Where can I find data on the type of customers who have laser eye correction/surgery?
    I'm doing a Market Research course and I need to create a presentation including data on the type of customers who access laser eye correction including age, income, location etc. However, I need the information to be free because I cannot pay for any reports (e.g. Mintel/Keynote). Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      have you tried asking a laser surgery company? they might be able to provide anonymous data if you ask, especially as you're a student

  5. QUESTION:
    How long should someone wear sunglasses after their eye correction surgery?
    I have seen people not wear sunglasses about couple weeks after the surgery and some a year later.

    • ANSWER:
      It really depends on what type of surgery you had and any type of drops that you might be on. I had surgery a few weeks ago and I have to keep my eye dilated constantly so I can't go anywhere without them on. It would be best to call your Dr's office to ask.

  6. QUESTION:
    Lasix eye correction surgery.... would you do it if you are a visual artist?
    I need correction for distance and reading, and I need stereoscopic vision for doing art/ drawing and painting etc.
    I am afraid that I would be unhappy with the results, since I hear they usually give you one eye for reading and another for distance. Does anyone out there have any experience to share?

    • ANSWER:
      I had lasik done, and it was absolutely the best thing I've ever done for myself. I have never heard of them doing each eye differently--that would at the least probably give you migraines. Make sure you go to a reputable doctor, though. Don't just look for the cheapest one. The doctor will do a thorough examination to make sure you're a good candidate for it. They won't just do it on anyone who asks.

  7. QUESTION:
    how does laser eye correction surgery work?
    how is it done, how does it work. what is done to the eye that allows it to work.

    • ANSWER:
      The general principle is a laser is used to burn off some material from the cornea to reshape the eye and correct for a natural misshape of the eye.

      There are three procedures, LASIK, PRK, and LASEK. The difference is how the eye is prepared. In all cases, some numbing drops are put in, and an outer portion of the eye is removed. In PRK and LASEK, the outermost layer is stripped off (in PRK it is fully removed and will grow back later, in LASEK it is lifted off and gets replaced). You can look at this like peeling the skin off a grape (but it is only done on a small portion of the eye, not the whole eye). In LASIK, they take a razor blade and cut a flap in the eye peel it back. After the surgery, the flap is flopped back down and heals (it never fully heals and there is always a risk of it lifting up in later life).

      Once the corneal tissue is exposed, all three methods are nearly identical. The patient looks at a red dot in a machine and laser pulses on and off many times a second. With each pulse, the laser heats up a thin layer of the corneal material, so hot that it vaporizes. This removes material and reshapes the cornea. By doing it more in areas where you want more material removed, the cornea is shaped the way the doctor intends. The laser being used is infrared and is not visible. It get absorbed in the cornea and does not pass to the lens or retina that are actually inside the eye. All of this is painless due to the numbing drops. But it is awkward.

      Then the flap is replaced in LASIK, or the outer layer is replaced in LASEK, or a temporary protective contact lens is put on in PRK and the procedure is done. Over time the eye heals. You go back and see the doctor for a check up in a week or two (where the contact is removed if you had PRK).

  8. QUESTION:
    Is it better to get laser eye surgery correction when you are younger?
    Or older? Also if my eyes have changed prescription slightly since 2 years ago, will they deteriate faster because my prescription changed slightly. I am currently about -1.75 in each eye and contemplating whether to get it done for around £2000 (in total because I need customvue as my pupils are too big for standard treatment). Many thanks for any answers :)

    • ANSWER:
      You probably get the most value for your money if you do it shortly after your eyes stop changing. For most people this is their mid twenties. The way we expect things to work is that LASIK takes care of your myopia pretty much for life. We do expect you to develop presbyopia some time in your forties. When that happens, you will need reading glasses. If you have LASIK in your mid twenties, you have the best chance at the most glasses free years possible for your money.

  9. QUESTION:
    How safe is Laser Surgery for Eye Correction?
    I been thinking of doing laser eye surgery for both of my eyes...but I am not sure 100% if it is a safe procedure. I wear glasses and I don't mind really wearing them. They look good on me but at the same time I would like to have perfect vision. What do you suggest?

    • ANSWER:
      First of all, laser eye surgery is very safe. Millions of people have done it and it has worked out very well for them. Next, there is no such thing as perfect vision. One thing you must know is that it's not going to keep your eyes glasses free for the rest of your life. Meaning, it don't last. At some point, you will have to do it again because as you get older, your eyes/vision will change. Depending on how your eyes heal, you may go several years without any problems and then again, you may only go a few months. One question I would ask the doctor is not how many patients they have done but how many have the turned down. Good Luck.

  10. QUESTION:
    Is it possible to have laser eye correction surgery on the NHS? If so,how do i go about applying for it?

    • ANSWER:
      Nope, it is considered a cosmetic procedure.

  11. QUESTION:
    LASIK eye correction surgery?
    I currently have an eye power of -5 on both my eyes. any idea on the power limit for doing a LASIK eye correction surgery?

    • ANSWER:
      mine was -6 and i had undergone this surgery in may 2007 since then i m Absolutely fine remember few days you have to use few eye drops when u wake up (in morning) you may feel something for 2-3 secs this can be recover in few days ok! all the best

  12. QUESTION:
    What's the youngest age you can have laser eye correction surgery?

    • ANSWER:
      Tiger Woods had to wait until he was 18, so in the United States I would think that 18 is the limit.

  13. QUESTION:
    What makes you a good candidate for eye correction lazer surgery?
    I'm seriously considering it.
    OTHER THAN REALLY POOR EYESIGHT...lol

    • ANSWER:
      First of all you must be aware of all the potential risks...it is not a minor procedure. There are also the repurcussions you must consider; not everyone gains completely perfect vision.

      Of course you need to visit an ophthalmologist..only he/she can tell you if you are an ideal candidate. It depends on the shape of your eyes, the thickness of your natural lense, if you are astigmatic or not, the amount of correction required amongst other things. He will also see if you are psychological able to go through this procedure.

      Btw...its also very expensive!

      I wish you all the luck :) I know how it feels sometimes, glasses are annoying, i wouldnt be able to go without my contacts.

  14. QUESTION:
    How old do you have to be for laser correction eye surgery in Canada?
    I'm almost 19

    • ANSWER:
      http://www.lasikmd.com/ctoronto-downtown/laser-vision-correction/what-to-expect/thorough-eye-examination/lasik-eye-examination.en.html

      Meeting the eye specialist

      This information is then passed on to an eye specialist who will conduct a complete eye exam. Subsequently, the eye specialist will be able to determine your candidacy. He or she will determine the best treatment for you and will further explain the recommended vision correction procedure.

      http://www.lasikeyecentres.com/Ideal_Candidate.aspx

      (This is another company)
      Age - You must be at least 19 years of age.

  15. QUESTION:
    Can i get eye surgery and become a Navy pilot?
    I want to become a pilot in the navy but my vision is not good enough. Is there any type of eye correction surgery that i can that will not disqualify me from service and what are the requirements for service after the procedures.

    • ANSWER:
      Getting corrective eye surgery before enlisting can disqualify you. So don't get it now. Last I've heard, 20/20 corrective is all you need. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

  16. QUESTION:
    Is laser eye correction surgery dangerous?
    What's the success rate?

    How much does it cost?

    Is it worth it?

    • ANSWER:
      Like every surgery, it has its risk. Just choose a doctor that is Board Certified and lots of experience...Use word of mouth.
      It will run you about 2000.00 dollars, and yes, it is worth it.

  17. QUESTION:
    Does Anybody Know How Much Laser Eye Correction Surgery Costs?
    thanks

    • ANSWER:
      Dont quote me but I think it runs about 00 per eye.

  18. QUESTION:
    If you want to be a pilot in the Navy but don't have 20/20 vision, will they get you eye correction surgery?

    • ANSWER:

  19. QUESTION:
    Anyone have any success stories with Lasik/laser eye surgery/correction?
    I H-A-T-E my contacts (and have for about 6 years!) and am fed up; looking into eye surgery but wanted to hear about others' experiences with it. Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      The vast majority of people who have Lasik or similar laser eye surgery are satisfied with the results, but Lasik is surgery and all surgery has some element of risk.

      I work for a nonprofit Lasik patient advocacy. We don't provide Lasik; we just provide Lasik information and certification of Lasik doctor who meet our patient outcome requirements.

      Our organization's Quality Standards Advisory Committee evaluated peer-reviewed medical journal articles, FDA clinical trials, and literally thousands of patient outcomes to determine that about 90% of refractive surgery patients (all types of surgery, all types of patients) achieve 20/40 or better with about 65% achieving 20/20 or better. About 3% have some sort of unresolved problem at six months postop with 0.5% being serious problems.

      http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/faq/do-it.htm

      If you hate your contacts because they are uncomfortable, then you may actually have a problem with poor contact lens fitting or dry eye. All dry eye issues should be treated and managed before having Lasik.

      http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/faq/lasik-dry-eyes.htm

      An active bulletin board for Lasik patients is at...

      http://www.usaeyes.org/ask-lasik-expert/

      ...where you can read the experiences of others.

  20. QUESTION:
    plz help me..what is lasik? what is eye correction surgery?are both same?
    i'm totally confused..kindly throw light on lasik and eye correction surgery..also plz tell me if it safe..

    • ANSWER:
      It is the same It can go by the two names though-according to what I saw in www.altavista.com under "Eye Correction Surgery"

      And apparently it's not safe. According to Comedian Kathy Griffin it's not either as she has had it done.

      Hope this helps.

  21. QUESTION:
    Is it possible to have successful laser correction surgery after "lazy eye" surgery?
    I am going to have surgery on a lazy eye next week, but that won't strengthen my eye sight; it will just strengthen the muscle so the eye will look straight ahead. Would I be able to eventually have laser correction surgery on my eyes after this surgery or will it screw my eyes up too badly?

    • ANSWER:
      Whether successful laser surgery can be performed depends upon your eyeglass prescription. If you are near-sighted or slightly far-sighted then, yes, you probably can be treated. If you are very far-sighted (hyperopic), then you would not have clear vision after laser surgery. If you require the use of bifocals for for clear vision or to maintain eye alignment at close distances, then you would need to use reading glasses after surgery.

      How can you tell which you are? Ask your eye doctor, or look at your eyeglass lenses. If they are thicker at the outside edges than they are in the center, then you are near-sighted. If you wear contact lenses then the power on the lens package will have a minus sign (-) in front of it.

      If your lenses are thicker in the center than they are at the edges, then you are far-sighted. These lenses have the general appearance of a magnifying glass.

      The turned-eye condition does not exclude you from possible laser treatment.

      Also, let's clear up something. A turned-eye is not a lazy eye. Lazy eye is a condition where the vision in one eye does not develop to the same, normal level as the other eye. Lazy eye may be caused by large differences in the prescriptions between the right and left eyes. It may also be associated with misalignment of the two eyes.

  22. QUESTION:
    Has anyone had laser eye surgery? How did it go? How much did you pay?
    I am 21 and my eyes have always been bad, but they have gotten more bothersome as I age. I keep hearing about laser eye correction surgery and I have read up on the procedure, but I wanted to get a few opinions and experiences. If you have had this procedure done, when and where did you get it done (ex. doctor's office, lasik, etc)? How much did the procedure cost? What pros and cons do you have about the procedure?

    Thanks in advance for all your help.

    • ANSWER:
      I had LASIK done in 2001. I had worn glasses/contacts for about 20 years prior to that. I was nearsighted, but not horribly and I did have a slight astigmatism in my left eye which made it hard for me to read without my glasses/contacts.

      I had the procedure done by a doctor from the office that I had been going to most of my life. He was new and specialized in LASIK. The procedure was done in a Will's Eye Surgery center that was close to my house - sterile suite and all that.

      The procedure cost about 00, but they were running a special that summer so it ended up costing me about 00.

      It lasted about 15 minutes I guess, I took the valium they offered but I don't think it had an effect. Getting you eye taped open and held in place was kind of weird and uncomfortable, but not painful since they numb your eye. Your eyes are extremely sensitive to light afterwards, but you go home nad take a nap and you can see almost perfectly (it's a bit foggy at first).

      My eyesight went from 20/80 or thereabouts to 20/20 in one eye and 20/15 in the other. Just had a check-up and was told that I had gotten a touch nearsighted again, but not enough for glasses (not even for driving). Good news is that this little "slip" in eyesight means I won't need reading glasses as soon as most people (I'm 40 now).

      Overall, very happy I had it done. Love not worrying about contact lens stuff or glasses. Never had any bad side effects like haze or starbursts around lights. Of course, now I'm sure the procedure is much better what with Lasik Plus and the Wave etc.- I just haven't had a need to research it anymore. :)

  23. QUESTION:
    Question about laser eye correction surgery...?
    I was considering getting eye surgery when I'm older, but here's the thing, one optometrist said that I could get the sugery, but because of my poor eyesight,(I think its like -9 or something like that) I would not be able to fully correct my vision, however I saw another optometrist today, and he said that I would be able to get it completely corrected, so what's the dillio? Can I or can I not get my eyes fully corrected?

    • ANSWER:
      LASIK or PRK can correct just over -10.00. You could also be a candidate for phakic intraocular lens implantation. If your corneas are thick enough, you could be corrected with LASIK, but I would probably recommend PRK or lens implantation for you if anything.

  24. QUESTION:
    HELP!~!pros n cons of eye correction surgery???
    i wear glasses n would do anything to get rid of them
    i m thinkin bout gettin eye correction surgery but im reluctant cuz i think somethin might go wrong
    if somethin did go wrong what might that be ???
    omg !!!
    u could get blind??
    i didnt know that
    guess im stuck wit glasses 4 eva
    ohhhhhhhh

    • ANSWER:
      I know of no case where anyone has actually gone blind, but I've seen several personally where people had worse vision after the surgery than before, and that could not be well corrected even with glasses or contact lenses.

      Yes, that's rare, (96% of people say they are happy to very happy with their outcomes, even if they have some side effects), but if it happens to you, that it's rare isn't much of a consolation.

      More common side effects are the Rx not as being as close to zero as hoped, dry eyes (temporarily or permanently), night time glare or haloes (temporarily or permanently).

      Have a look at the FDA site, and a sample consent form (what you'd be agreeing to...)

  25. QUESTION:
    lasik eye surgery/vision correction surgery?
    I was wondering how old you have to be to lasik eye surgery or any vision correction surgery. I'm 15 years old but my vision is just so bad its something like 8.25/8 i've had glasses since kindergarden and i hate having glasses. also how much would it cost?
    thanks in advance

    • ANSWER:
      Generally they want your vision to be stable (no changes in prescription) for at least a year, preferably longer. By this time, a person is usually in their early 20's (some people's vision never really completely stabilizes). You are pretty close to the limit of what they can fix using lasik, there may be other procedures that would be better for you. By the time you are old enough, they may have improved the procedures as well. Anyway, you could try contacts until then.

  26. QUESTION:
    Have you had eye correction surgery?
    I'm looking into this and the different types.

    Can you tell me IF and WHEN you had it, what the outcome was (what you wanted/expected), if anything has changed since the surgery over time, and would you do it again?
    THANK YOU!
    oh yeah, and what TYPE of surgery did you have?

    • ANSWER:
      I had LASIK in 1998. It was state of the art back then but would now be considered basic LASIK. I am still a little myopic but that allows me to still be able to read without glasses. I do wear glasses for driving at night, ball games and TV. Except for normal age related changes, my eyes have not changed. I am glad I had it done.

  27. QUESTION:
    Eye Correction Surgery (LASIK) in Dubai - Best Place?
    Im looking to get LASIK for moderate shortsightedness. Can anyone please recommend (preferably from first hand experience) a doctor and clinic to visit? Cost isnt really an issue - I just want to go with someone who is very well regarded and has had excellent outcomes.

    Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      Check out Welcare hospital
      http://www.welcareeye.com/main/index.aspx
      or these sites
      http://www.lasik-dubai.ae/english
      http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=LASIK+in+dubai&fr=yfp-t-501&toggle=1&cop=mss&ei=UTF-8
      Good luck

  28. QUESTION:
    Please can someone tell me if you can get laser eye correction surgery on the NHS and if so how ?

    • ANSWER:
      I very much doubt it since it's generally considered to be elective surgery. However, if you could make a case that you can't wear glasses because they give you headaches and your eyes are not suitable for contacts, it might be possible. I know of somebody in Germany who got it partly covered by health care using that argument.

  29. QUESTION:
    Does the United States Air Force pay for eye correction surgery, for pilots?

    • ANSWER:
      The Air Force pays for PRK eye surgery.

      But if you asking, will the air force allow you to apply for flight school, approve that and then give you eye surgery to meet the requirements, then the answer is NO.

      You have to meet the standards when you apply for flight school.

      So it would be possible to be commissioned in another job, then put your name on the list for eye surgery, wait the couple of years to your name is called, get eye surgery and then apply for flight school.

      If your already a pilot and your vision starts to get worse, after it exceeds the requirements, then they would pay for eye surgery. The vision standards for people already pilots, are not as strict as for people applying for flight school.

  30. QUESTION:
    lazer eye correction, surgery,how painful, during and after and how long is the discomfort?
    Also when am i able to see, like is it immediately....thanks

    • ANSWER:
      for some it can take up to 2 days to see normal til then ur just blurry. not painfull at all.

  31. QUESTION:
    anyone had laser eye correction surgery?
    Im considering having it done, its quite expensive and Im a bit nervous about it since as it's my eye. Just wondered if anyones had it done? how did it go? was it worth it? did it hurt!? thanks :)

    • ANSWER:
      Hi, I had laser correction surgery at Optimax about 5 years ago.

      It was probably the best thing I've ever done for myself.

      I still have better than 20/20 vision although due to my age, I now have reading glasses.

      It's fantastic, you wake up in the morning and don't have to reach for your glasses, coming in from the cold doesn't steam your eyes up! You can go swimming and can actually see what you are doing plus I found I felt more confident in myself instead of being behind a metal frame.

      I recommend it wholly, I have recommended Laser Correction to friends who have also had their eyes done & all of them are extremely pleased with the results.

      Hope that helps

      Danny

  32. QUESTION:
    Why does the Air Force allow only 1 form of vision-correction surgery?
    Why does the Air Force allow only 1 certain type of vision-correction eye surgery and not all of them? Which one do they allow?

    • ANSWER:
      Consider yourself lucky that they are allowing that! It used to be that they wouldn't allow it at all. I doubt if they allow it for pilots though. I must be getting old... I was about to tell a "Back in my day" story. I'm still in the A.F. Reserve and plan on getting lasik. I don't plan on telling them however.

  33. QUESTION:
    Has any one had laser eye correction surgery? I am thinking of it?

    • ANSWER:
      Yes, about 7 years ago. One of the most positive events of my life. First appearancewise it was such a benefit i wore coke bottle bottom thick glasses which really made me ugly. Second I could see better. I went from 20/2000 to 20/20. Finally an unexpected benefit, no more migraines. I had migraines all my life but haven;t had once since the surgery. I guess my migraines were caused by eye strain

  34. QUESTION:
    Eye Correction Surgery. Regular or Lasik?
    My mom said that the Regular Surgery has better results. How about Lasik? For How long do the results usually last for?
    Any success//bad stories about either method?

    • ANSWER:
      Id say neither one...go for orthokeratology (or orthoK contacts)
      theyre contacts you put in before u sleep and overnight they reshape your eye. take them out in the morning and you can see. so theres no risk like there is with surgery...too many problems with it still

  35. QUESTION:
    is laser eye surgery for eye sight correction risky?
    is laser eye surgery for eye sight correction risky?
    Does anybody have experience?

    • ANSWER:
      While many people opt for laser eye surgery and suffer no ill from it, laser eye surgery is not for everyone. If it doesn't work, you could end up with worse eyesight than before the surgery.

      People who are slow healers or who have ongoing medical conditions [such as glaucoma or diabetes] are not good candidates for laser surgery. That's why it's so important for patients to undergo a thorough examination with their doctor.

      Poor candidates for this surgery also include those with uncontrolled vascular disease, autoimmune disease, or people with certain eye diseases involving the cornea or retina. Pregnant women should not have refractive surgery of any kind because the refraction of the eye may change during pregnancy.

      You may be a good candidate for laser eye surgery if you:
      are at least 21 years of age for a Summit laser or 18 years of age for a VISX laser, since the eyes are still growing to this point
      Have healthy eyes that are free from retinal problems, corneal scars, and any eye disease (refractive errors are considered eye disorders, not diseases)
      Have mild to moderate myopia (nearsightedness) within the range of treatment (see your doctor to determine your range)
      Have a way to pay for the treatment since laser procedures are costly and probably not covered by health insurance policies
      Are fully informed about the risks and benefits of laser surgery compared with other available treatments.

  36. QUESTION:
    Laser eye correction surgery?
    How much is it and what are the risk, what does it do?
    I'm sick of wearing glassses.

    • ANSWER:

  37. QUESTION:
    How much does lasik eye surgery cost?
    What is the approximate cost of lasik eye vision correction surgery?

    • ANSWER:
      Hi Ash - The cost of LASIK or PRK can vary from anywhere between 0 per eye to 00 per eye, and there are multiple reasons for the large range in price. Typically, the cost for patients with high prescriptions, hyperopia (farsightedness) or astigmatism is slightly higher than those with low or moderate myopia (nearsightedness). Technology is also a determining factor in the cost of the procedure. At LASIK MD, we offer Standard and Custom LASIK or PRK. Advanced Custom Wavefront offers better quality outcomes for those patients with high prescriptions, thin corneas and larger-than-average pupils. Custom LASIK requires technology that is costlier, and is therefore offered at a higher price.

      The best way to find out if you’re a candidate is to undergo a preoperative consultation. LASIK MD offers free consultations, so try and find a laser vision correction centre near you that offers this service for free. LASIK MD also offers a Lowest Price Guarantee, so this is something else you may want to look for to ensure you’re getting the best price from your laser vision correction provider.

      Hope that helps,
      LASIK MD – Canada’s laser vision correction provider
      www.lasikmd.com

  38. QUESTION:
    What would be the best eye correction surgery for a current (-7.00 myopic)16/17 year old to take in the future?
    I have -6.25 in my left and -7.00 in my right and im nearly 17. I want my eyes corrected whenever they settle down.. (hopefully when I'm 20).. i hate bad eye sight and i would really like it in the future.

    I have hear about about Laser surgery, and implantable lenses and others.. which one would be the best or most ideal and what are the advantages..

    P.S I live in the UK

    • ANSWER:
      depends on your cornea more than on your Rx:

      plenty of corneal thickness: probably lasik

      little bit thin cornea: probably PRK

      abnormally thin cornea: probably phakic IOL ("Implantable" lenses)

  39. QUESTION:
    can I join the military with a poor eye sight?would the military give me an eye correction surgery for free?

    • ANSWER:
      The only person that would be able to tell you that would be the Cheif Medical Officer at your MEPS station. Contact your local recruiter for the branch you are interested in and see about getting your process started. You will probably get alot of answers on this, but no one will know for sure. Each person has a different circumstace. After you are in the Armed Forces, You can get eye correction surgery.

  40. QUESTION:
    Considering laser correction eye surgery. Get referral from eye doctor or just go to the clinic directly?
    Hi,
    well I guess it's a matter of trust and some psychology. I will explain:
    Do you think it is better to get a referral from an eye doctor to bring to the clinic?
    one advantage I can think of is this might increase the motivation of the surgeon (who is also an eye doctor) to treat you a bit better because you are not just coming "on your own" but rather in touch with/under the care of another eye doctor so the surgeon "better" do a good job...
    Does it make sense? what would you do?
    If you already had a surgery, did you just go directly to the clinic and trust them 100% or came with a referral from your/another eye doctor?
    THANKS.

    • ANSWER:
      doesn't matter much IMO

  41. QUESTION:
    can anyone tell me of laser eye surgery correction pros and cons?

    • ANSWER:
      Pro's : It's a pretty routine surgery now so you would most likely be succesful in perfect vision.
      Con's: There is always the risk of going completely blind.
      Either way best wishes to you!

  42. QUESTION:
    Laser eye surgery: Post op symptoms for long-sightedness correction?
    Hi. I was wondering what the general symptoms are for people who have had corrective laser eye surgery and whom were long sighted. I hear for short -sighted people their vision is near 20/20 almost immediately, whereas long-sighted people it takes a lot longer after the operation to get full vision clarity back. Is this the case?
    So when do long-sighted people generally get the deisred level of vision after the operation? ! day, 1 week, 1 month?

    I hear for long-sighted people who have it, it can be anything up to 12 months.

    • ANSWER:
      Hi, my name is Dr. Jay Lustbader, and I am an ophthalmologist with LasikPlus.
      People who are far-sighted (hyperopia) do take longer to achieve their best vision after Lasik than people who are near-sighted (myopia). However, many do see quite well in the early postoperative period----it just takes longer to achieve the final level of visual acuity.
      This question is a good example of the type of issue that can be addressed in a thorough exam and consultation with a doctor. At LasikPlus, we provide a free comprehensive Lasik eye exam and consultation. It's a chance to talk with a doctor and discuss your personal situation. For additional information or to schedule a consultation, call 1-866-953-0282 or on the web at http://tinyurl.com/Dr-Lustbader. Other helpful resources are the Food and Drug Administration, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and Eye Surgery Education Council.

  43. QUESTION:
    can you change the colour of your eyes when you go to have laser correction surgery?
    I want to get my eyes corrected with Laser eye surgery and wanted to know as ive been told from a previous visit i made that due to my eyes having a Stigmatism they would need to place a Lens in my eye. If that is the case can they then change the colour of the Lens too?

    • ANSWER:
      Sometimes when people have a very high astigmatism ( -2.50 or higher) they will be unable to correct it with a normal laser.

      What they usually do is a lens implant, phakic lens or basically a cataract operation. They will usually do one at a time and is a very simple and effective procedure. It is done where your lens is which is behind the pupil and behind the iris, the coloured part of your eye. This means that will have no effect to the colour of your eye at all. There are a few surgeons around the world trialling dyes which can change the colour of the eye but none are approved yet.

      Good Luck

  44. QUESTION:
    New surgery for eye correction?
    I'm extremely nearsighted, and my doctors have told me that laser most likely won't work on me. However, he told me that right now there's a new experiment where they put an actual lense into your eye to correct your vision. He said that most likely this was the only thing that was going to help me. Anybody hear about this yet?

    • ANSWER:
      Yes. It is called clear lens extraction. Whereas most times the lens of the eye is removed to deal with a clouded lens called a cataract, we are finding that the best way sometimes to deal with extremely large prescription errors is to remove the lens of the eye (just as in a cataract surgery) and replace the lens with a man made lens. The length of your eye would be measured pre surgically with an ultrasound unit and your lens would be replaced with the appropriate powered intraocular lens implant that would correct your extreme nearsightedness. It is a very proven surgery and I believe would be effective.

      That's the good news. Now the bad news. First, by removing you lens, you will lose all ability to change the focus of your eyes. This would require you to use reading glasses for all near vision activities such as reading, computer, etc. Some surgeons will attempt to moderate the severity of your loss in near vision capabily by performing a monovision implantation (this is where the surgeon implants a replacement lens in one eye to allow clear vision at distance and implants a replacement lens in the other to allow clear vision at near.) Before committing to this option I would recommend you try it with a contact lens first to see if you can tolerate the two eyes not focusing together. Works for some but not for others.

      There is also a new implantable lens called a Crystalens which can allow you to maintain some of your ability to focus on near point objects. It will not be as effective at reading as before the surgery but many patients are able to see adequately at near for most tasks and only need to use reading glasses for fine print.

      The negative of losing your near point focusing ability is really not an issue, though, if you are over 40 or very close to 40. That is because EVERYONE progressively loses the ability to focus at near beginning around age 40 and progressively loses all near point focusing ability by about age 55 or so. So, if you have already lost your focusing ability or are about to lose it due to aging, I'm not really sure there are a lot of negatives to having a clear lens extraction. I have several patients who are very happy with their results. Hope this was of some help.

  45. QUESTION:
    What are the risks of laser eye surgery?
    I had every intention of having laser correction surgery to allow me to join the military but as ive got older and thought about it, I've got pretty worried about the whole thing. As far as im aware it works by placing a permanent lens over your eye, and i never wear contacts for the fear of them getting knocked when im doing jujitsu or whatever and causing serious damage so i dont see myself being overly happy with a permanent one. Basically how dangerous is the surgery?

    • ANSWER:
      It hasn't been around long enough for scientists to become aware of long term side effects. It has to be safe enough to be legal. There is less chance however of contact lenses getting lost behind the eye. A friend had contact lenses and she hardly ever had problems.

  46. QUESTION:
    Is vision-correction eye laser surgery safe? Long term effects? Cost?
    Looking for answers from people who've undergone the procedure or from trained medical specialists.

    • ANSWER:
      It is safe but the most common side effect is dry eyes.

  47. QUESTION:
    Anyone had laser eye surgery/Lasik/vision correction?
    Just curious how much it costs? My insurance covers 15% of the costs if I do it with a doctor they approve of. Thinking about getting it done later this year.

    • ANSWER:

  48. QUESTION:
    Eye surgery?????
    For eye correction surgery, do they laser your eyes, or cut them?

    • ANSWER:
      Yes, a laser is used for corrective eye surgery (lasik). Eye drops are used to "freeze" the eye and then a small flap is cut on the surface of the eye. The flap gets folded back so that the laser can do its work. It takes only about one minute per eye to do the surgery. I have the procedure and was in the operating room for ten minutes -- most of the time was spent for preparation and talking to the surgeon. I am attaching some information about the procedure.

  49. QUESTION:
    does laser eye correction hurt? What is the best method and where would be the best place to go?
    I am looking into laser eye surgery to correct my vision.. Does it hurt much? How long will this take and is it worth the trouble?

    • ANSWER:
      It is definitely worth the trouble, and there is not really any pain involved. That being said, you have to be very aware of the adds for laser correction for 0 type adds. These people either get you in and then convince you to get a more expensive surgery on a newer machine (which is what the good doctors are using anyway) or they use an old machine. I have known two different people who got "bargain price surgery" that had to go to a reputable eye doctor to have it corrected. Look for a reputable Doctor or facility, like Discover Vision Centers or ask your own doctor who they would recommend. That is how my mom found her surgeon, and he had actually been one of the first doctors in our area to do the laser surgery and he had actually performed surgeries at the Mayo Clinic.
      On the down side, most insurance companies don't pay for it and it is expensive, 00 to 2000 per eye

  50. QUESTION:
    Can laser eye surgery cause a detached retina a few weeks later?
    A work colleague of mine had laser eye correction done recently, to correct very short sightedness. It seemed to work well. About 3 weeks later she was rushed to hospital for a detached retina. That was a month ago and her vision in that eye is terrible and getting worse. She is in some discomfort. She is very depressed. Her surgeon is being cagey about what caused it - is it just a coincidence?

    • ANSWER:
      With retinal detachments it is so hard to tell. Which is why the doctor was probably that way. I had bilateral retinal detachment and as a result I am now legally blind..7 surgeries later. I think that I have heard LASIK puts you more at risk for detachments because it's a laser and a laser is trauma to the eye. I'm pretty sure the laser that was used in my surgeries has something to do with my retina damage. My doctors have no idea why my retina's detached or why they weren't repaired. I feel like it was an error somewhere in the operating room but I will probably never know. Good luck with your friend I hope everything turns out okay.


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