LASIK Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is this procedure is painful?

There is usually little pain or discomfort during operations, although patients have reported a sensation of pressure from the lid speculum, an instrument designed to hold the eyelid open. Patients also report the pressure when a suction ring is placed over the creation of the corneal flap. After Allegretto WaveLight procedures in our office, their eyes may be red, watery, itchy, irritated or for a period of four to eight hours. Although there are some cases of excessive tearing, and patients rarely experience any pain after the operation.

2. How long does it usually has a vision for the patient to recover after the procedure?

Even with blurred vision, patients in our office report a marked improvement immediately after the procedure. Patients usually recover 90 to 99 percent of his vision in 12 to 24 hours after the procedure. Seeing the patient is expected to improve gradually in the coming weeks.

3. Can a person go blind from the operation?

As with any surgical procedure involving the eyes, this procedure is not theoretical risk of blindness. This risk is extremely small, however, and would require a series of improbable and catastrophic events occurring simultaneously. The optic nerve damage after the operation have been reported in a handful of cases in medical literature. The risk of vision-threatening complications as a result of WaveLight Allegretto of our practice is less than 0.1 percent. The doctor will review any complications with you when you visit our office for your free consultation.

4. What problems halos and glare report what people following the procedure?

In the immediate postoperative period and the period after the operation, some patients may experience halos or glare. These problems often disappear within eight weeks of the procedure. Cases of permanent glare or halos are extremely rare, but can be especially dangerous when driving at night. Patients with large pupils who have high prescription problems in visual acuity (> 6.0 diopters) are at risk for developing blinding following an operation. Patients who experience glare before the procedure when the use of contact lenses and patients with severe visual problems are also at risk. Dr Pamela Gregory, a leading specialist, uses a special device called pupillometer to measure their students in such conditions simulating at night. He will help determine the potential benefits and risks of procedures for its unique status.

5. When can I resume my normal activities and return to work and driving?

Most patients can return to work by car or even the day after her operation. If you work on a computer or make significant amounts of reading, his eyes experience dryness. During the early postoperative period, you will have to use artificial lubricants drops more frequently to do these activities.

The only restrictions that have followed the procedure should refrain from using makeup for a week after surgery. It should also refrain from swimming or using hot tubs for the first two weeks after the operation. You will inevitably get a little water in his eyes when taking a shower, but you should not let the shower hit him directly in the face for the first two weeks after the operation.

6. What about problems with dry eyes after the operation?

The degree and frequency of dry eye after the operations vary from person to person. The eyes are dry that occur after the procedure because the nerves that innervate the cornea is cut during surgery. This causes decreased stimulus to blink and, therefore, less tearing. For some, the dryness after the operation lasting several months and why Pamela doctor will tell you to frequently use artificial tears after the procedure. The dry diminish once the nerves of the cornea have risen again.