LASIK

Embrace Glasses Free with LASIK treatment

If you are looking for vision treatment where you no longer need glasses or contact lenses, LASIK treatment is the solution.

Lasik treatment is quick and painless and will improve your vision greatly so that you don’t have to rely on glasses or contact lenses. Refractive surgery is a term that incorporates different types of surgeries to correct vision which includes Lasik. Refractive surgeries typically correct mild vision problems including nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. In addition, it can also be used to repair cataract and treat severe vision problems.

Lasik surgery uses surgical tools and lasers to reshape the cornea. This changes how the light enters the retina and allows your eye to focus better on objects. The procedure is short and doesn’t take more than 10 minutes per eye.

Before the surgery, anesthetic drops are used to numb eyes as these are commonly used to block the nerves from feeling pain or discomfort. The anesthetic drops will be given 30 minutes before the surgery. Then, an eyelid holder is placed across the eye to hold it open throughout the surgery. You will be asked to focus on a point of light to make it easy to undergo the reshaping process.

A flap in the cornea is created using a small blade and the flap is gently lifted. Afterward, the cornea is reshaped using a laser (excimer or a custom) or a microkeratome (a surgical instrument with an oscillating blade) correcting the refracting problems in the eye. Once the cornea is reshaped it will be placed back to its original position. LASIK surgery is performed in a manner where no bandages or stitches are required.

If you want to determine whether Lasik treatment will work for you, you must visit for a consultation with our team of expert eye surgeons. Depending on your age, corneal thickness, medical history, lens prescription, and overall eye health, we will determine if you make a good candidate for the procedure. Our doctors will also look for eye infections, inflammation, dry eyes, and eye pressure. Keratoconus, dry eye disease, eye injuries, larger pupils, glaucoma, and cataracts are a few conditions that might result in complications or poor outcomes in the surgery. A detailed discussion is required here to undergo the process ensuring a safe and optimal treatment. Lasik surgery is long-lasting and ensures optimal results for people with poor vision and refractive errors.

If you are under 18 years you may need to wait for your LASIK surgery as your vision may continue to change throughout your teenage years. Apart from this, conditions like pregnancy, breastfeeding, steroid drugs can cause temporary fluctuations in vision. Those who undergo these circumstances require waiting until the eyesight gets stabilized.

Key Facts on LASIK

You are awake during the procedure
It is painless and causes minimal discomfort
Drops will be used to numb your eyes
Both eyes can be treated during the same visit
Lasik eye surgery is an out-patient procedure, you can walk in and walk out

Post-operative Care

Immediately after the surgery, patients are highly advised to rest and get a long sleep for faster recovery. Temporary discomfort after the surgery will be relieved through antibiotic and anti-inflammatory eye drops. Haziness or blurry vision is normal but it should be gone the next day.

Avoid doing strenuous activities that might affect healing. Other postoperative care includes wearing protective goggles to prevent rubbing or a darkened pair of shields to protect the eyes from bright lights. For most patients, dramatic results can be seen the next day.

As with any other medical procedure, follow the surgeon’s prescriptions, and return for a follow-up checkup to have your progress recorded.

Immediate Results

Compared to other solutions, LASIK treatment boasts of giving almost instant results. Patients usually come out with improved and virtually perfect vision the next day after the surgery.

1. Freedom from Corrective Eye-wear

Being free of the hassle of wearing glasses or contact lenses is another reason why this treatment is being sought after. Because this treatment gives lasting results, you will also be free of the expenses of replacing or repairing the corrective eye wears.

2. New Activities and Career Opportunities

Activities that you cannot do before because of the poor eyesight will now be possible. Driving, swimming, cycling, and other sports become more enjoyable because you are now free of wearing glasses or contact lenses.

3. More Self-Confidence

To top it all off, having a perfect vision boosts self-confidence! LASIK is considered to be life-changing especially to people who have always suffered from poor eyesight almost all their lives and were able to see things clearly with their naked eye after the surgery. We at Spanish Eye Clinic, bring the newest and unmatched laser vision technology. Our patients will receive a comprehensive eye exam and we are able to offer you many choices and optimal results. We strive to maintain and offer the newest Lasik procedures for our patients. And we create a personalized experience combined with comfort and convenience. Visit us for a consultation today.

The technology of LASIK has made the vision correction easy with a quick recovery process. Post Lasik care is imperative and needs to be followed after surgery to enhance healing. The proper aftercare will also help you to avoid the potential side effects that can occur due to neglected activities.

We at Spanish Eye Clinic, bring the newest and unmatched laser vision technology. Long term results can benefit from LASIK with careful evaluation. Our patients will receive a comprehensive eye exam and we are able to offer you many choices and optimal results. We strive to maintain and offer the newest Lasik procedures for our patients. And we create a personalized experience combined with comfort and convenience. Visit us for a consultation today.

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