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Are you nearsighted
(myopic) and have been dependend on glasses forever? Every evening
you feel the imprints of your glasses on the brigde of your nose. You
cannot do anything without glasses. Yes, you tried contacts, but it
just did not work.
You are not alone. Many people are unhappy because they are not satisfied
with vision correction by either eyeglasses or contact lenses.
Refractive surgery is an
excellent alternative to these ordinary methods of vision correction.
Using LASIK as an example, we will
demonstrate the steps necessary for treatment with laser surgery.
You arrange your initial appointment at one fo the FreeVis LASIK
Centers.
Please copy our LASIK Informational Brochure
on your hard drive, read through it, and write down any questions you
may have. Bring everything to your initial examination and consultation.
In the pleasant environment of our office, you will receive an eye
examination in which we determine your vision and measure the surface
of your cornea (cornea topography). At the conclusion of this exam you
will have a consultation with the ophthalmologic surgeon who will perform
your surgery. Together, you will decide which procedure is most suitable
for you. The surgeon will answer any questions you may have and inform
you of any risks or possible side effects
associated with the surgery.
Please note that in some cases it is necessary to use eye drops to dilate
the pupils for the examination. Should this be necessary in your case,
you should not operate any vehicle or machinery for several hours.
If you wear contact lenses, you do not need to remove them prior to
the initial exam.
After your consultation, you will set up appointments for the surgery
on both eyes. If you wear soft contact lenses you need to refrain from
using them one week prior to surgery and wear your eyeglasses instead.
If you use hard lenses two weeks are needed for the cornea to recover.
Although not noticeable, there is wear on the cornea when using contact
lenses. By refraining from using contact lenses the cornea has time
to recover, thus providing optimal conditions for the surgery.
On the day of surgery, your vision will be examined again. We
will perform the surgery on both eyes at the same day. Prior
to surgery, the eyes will be anesthetized with eye drops. There is no
need for a painful injection for the surgery! You will also be given a
tranquilizer and a pain reliever. For the first 2 to 3 hours after surgery,
you may have a foreign body sensation as well as increased tearing.
Please note that because of your eye shield and tranquilizer you will
not be able to drive home yourself. Feel free to bring somebody to accompany
you, or we will be happy to order a taxi for you. You may resume eating
and drinking as usual after surgery. Reading and watching television
are permissible as long as you feel comfortable.
On
the following day, the postoperative examination will be performed
on both eyes.
Imagine this: After this examination, most patients
are able to drive a car again - without glasses!
You will not need to wear an eye shield but may not, under any circumstances,
rub on the eyes or apply make-up for about a week. Also, you should
refrain from physical exercise and from using a swimming pool, sauna,
or solarium for two weeks.
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