Author Archives: Dr. Joseph Dello Russo

What is the best and the worst that can go right or wrong?

Like any surgery there are always potential risks, which in general have diminished as the laser refractive surgery has advanced over the past twenty five years. Refractive laser surgery has continued to evolve becoming safer and more precise over these past 25 years. Depending who the surgeon is and how he does the surgery there can be less successful surgery or very safe surgery.

Laser surgery is not a fixed product like an iPhone or a can of diet coke. No matter where you buy that coke or iPhone you will get the same product. But laser surgery is not a fixed product. It is a surgical procedure whose performance vary with the surgeon and the tools he offers.

There are three genetic types of surgery: PRK (or LASEK), blade lasik and the most advanced no blade LASIK. All three vary in nature and risk as well as varying with the surgeon and his tools. Confused?

Can I develop severe dry eye syndrome after LASIK?

The most common complaint following LASIK is a decrease in forming a normal amount of tears. It is necessary for the LASIK surgeon to examine any degree of dryness in evaluating a person for a prospective eye surgery. Dryness most often occurs later in life, with abuse of wearing contact lenses, various general illnesses, as well as a drying effect from the use of medications. Any pre-existing dryness should be addressed before a LASIK surgery.

Can I drive after LASIK?

Can I drive after LASIK?

We strongly suggest that you be accompanied by another person to return home after surgery. The very next you day we expect your vision after lasik to be good enough for you to drive yourself. In fact the day after lasik we expect you to resume your normal everyday activities.

Which laser is best for LASIK?

Which laser is best for LASIK?

Every laser currently in use in the country has to be approved by the FDA before it can be sold in the country. But that does not mean that all lasers are of equal value. Dr. Dello russo bought the first commercial laser in the world, which was used for FDA trials. As time went by newer more advanced laser were approved. The latter laser were expected to be superior to what went before, therefore there are a lot of lasers still in current use that are outdated although still permitted to be used. Over the past twenty four years since the laser approval there are many different quality lasers bring used.
In choosing your lasik it does matter which laser is bring offered beside the importance of the skill of your surgeon.

Is there a guarantee with LASIK?

Is there a guarantee with LASIK?

When you have LASIK you enter into a purchase agreement which should clearly state whether there is any type of guarantee.
There can be no guarantee that you won’t be happy with your result, but your financial responsibility should be clearly spelled out.

Does LASIK result in dry eyes?

Does LASIK result in dry eyes?

There is a tendency for LASIK to diminish tear production. That is why wetting drops are recommended for use. This dry period is most commonly brief.
Dry eye is the most common complaint after LASIK, all the more common in those who have dry eyes before LASIK.therefore your dryness must be evaluated by your surgeon. If you are dry, the dryness must be brought under control before lasikThe treatment of dry eyes is manyfold.

Can LASIK help me get rid of my reading glasses?

Can LASIK help me get rid of my reading glasses?

We all lose our ability to read after about forty, which continues to worsen until mid fifties. When we treat older folks they must be informed about the reading issue. In some patients reading can be retained. Derek. Dello tusso call this type of LASIK bifocsl LASIK.

Is LASIK painful?

Is LASIK painful?

The actual LASIK procedure is not expected to be painful since numbing eye drops are used before LASIK.