LASIK Eye Surgery

Lasik laser eye surgery has made it possible to get rid of vision glasses and contact lenses. It has helped those people a great deal with imperfect vision and permanently dependent on glasses or contact lenses for good vision. Millions of people all around the world have got benefit from this advance technological procedure.

Lasik laser eye surgery’s popularity is sky high. Millions of people, all around the world, have opted for lasik laser eye surgery. It has its own scope. All vision problems cannot be fixed by lasik eye surgery. It can cure and improve three vision problems which are quite common among people. These three vision problems include myopia (near-sightedness), hyperopia (far-sightedness) and astigmatism (distorted vision when looking at objects at any distance). These vision problems are caused due to the shape of the cornea, the length of the eyeball from back to front, and the lens. Cornea is considered the heart of laser treatment.

About 2/3rd focusing power of the eye is due to cornea.

Excimer laser, also called cold laser, is used to cure astigmatism, near-sightedness and far-sighhtedness.

Excimer laser changes the shape of the cornea permanently. Ultraviolet light beam is used in cold laser. This beam is used to vaporize the layers of the tissues of cornea affecting and hindering good vision. The advantage of using cold laser is that it does not cause damage to the surrounding tissues. Only, the selected part and tissues are targeted. Before performing lasik laser eye surgery, your eye doctor determines either you are a good candidate for lasik laser eye surgery or not.



Lasik laser eye surgery procedure takes minutes to complete. Eyes are anesthetized using drops. The patient can go home on the same day of surgery. Most of the patients feel little discomfort. The vision improvement is immediate. It takes three days in recovery. Your recovery depends on the healing of your eyes. Follow doctor’s instructions for safe healing of your eyes. Eyes may feel sore and watery. Drops are used to protect eyes from infection. Avoid watching TV or reading something which can strain the eyes. Glasses have to be worn and while sleeping, a protective eye shield has to be used. Do not wear make up and avoid visiting dusty and smoky places, and pools, and entering pools, hot tubs or saunas. It takes about a week in resuming normal activities.

The cost of lasik laser eye surgery is high. It is an expensive treatment. According to an estimate for both eyes, it can range from about $1500 to $3000. The cost varies in range regionally and from surgeon to surgeon. It depends on other factors as well. Consult your doctor for exploring financial options.

There are certain popular areas regarding lasik laser eye surgery. Colorado, California, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Beverly Hills and Florida are famous areas offering lasik laser eye surgery. Explore these areas for getting the best results and consulting experienced and qualified surgeons. There are complications associated with lasik eye surgery like halos, glare, poor night vision and vision loss. Therefore, be careful while making decision.