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… Read More »
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… Read More »
Can you recommend a website, where I can learn more about LASIK? lasikfaq.com is the best site to answer your most com, only asked questions.
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.
Can I bring a companion to a surgery? Most often it is permissible for your companion to accompany you to the laser suite.
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… Read More »
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? 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… Read More »
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… Read More »
Is LASIK painful? The actual LASIK procedure is not expected to be painful since numbing eye drops are used before LASIK.