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Lasik

In the morning, have you ever had to grab your glasses to see the blaring alarm clock? Do you consider yourself "blind as a bat"? If you nodded your head to either of these questions, you've probably heard about the LASIK eye surgery that can, in some cases, fix all of those problems. LASIK is a relatively new procedure for select candidates who know both the benefits and risks of the operation.
LASIK stands for Laser- Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis. This is an operation in which the shape of the cornea is permanently changed by a laser to correct vision problems. Some of the disorders that can be corrected are: astigmatism, hyperopia, and myopia. An astigmatism is "a distortion of an image on the retina caused by irregularities in the cornea or lens" (Food and Drug Administration). A hyperopia is "the inability to see near objects as clearly as distant objects" (Food and Drug Administration). A myopia is "the inability to see distant objects as clearly as near objects" (Food and Drug Administration). While contact lenses or glasses can help a person see better, they are not a permanent solution. With just a few weeks of preparation and recovery, LASIK is a relatively easy procedure for a patient.
Before surgery, there are a few steps that one must follow in order to increase the likelihood of optimal results. First, schedule an appointment with a neutral eye doctor. Make sure that you have removed hard contact lenses for at least 4 weeks, or soft contact lenses for 2 weeks, prior to the evaluation in order to give your eyes time to adjust back to their natural shape, this is extremely important, because otherwise the measurements will be incorrect, causing unpleasant results. It is a good idea to have a second evaluation done by an eye doctor who knows that you do not intend to have the surgery done by him. This doctor will be more likely to tell you if you are not a good candidate. The day before surgery, you should discontinue use of lotions, makeup, or any...