Is LASIK Right for Me?

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 by: David Snape

The subject of
LASIK is a very interesting one. There is a lot to investigate and
understand about the process of getting your vision corrected through
laser surgery. I hope this article helps to point you where you need to
go to do the best research. There are both pros and cons to consider
before submitting to this type of surgery.

First, if you are already firmly set in your decision to have LASIK, read these pointers:

1. Make sure you go to a doctor who uses the new Interlase laser for making the corneal flap.

Why?
Because the Interlase is 100 times more precise than the "old
fashioned" method of using a microkeratome to cut the initial flap.
Many speculate that most of the problems that come from LASIK surgery
have been due to the impreciseness of the microkeratome device used to
cut the cornea.

2. Most definitely insist on a custom wavefront laser to do the actual reshaping of the cornea.

Why? Because the custom wavefront can get rid of what is called higher order aberrations.

What
does this mean to you? It means much sharper vision after the surgery
and a significantly reduced chance of having halos, starburst and other
"complications" from LASIK.

Repeating: Make sure you go
to a surgeon who is using both Interlase and Custom Wavefront
technology to do LASIK surgery. Relatively few practices have these new
technologies. Consider that surgeons who invest in these technologies
may have more of your interests at heart.

One of the top 5 LASIK surgeons lives in Kansas City. Check out his site: durrievision.com
Look at the information on his site including the videos where he
explains what LASIK is all about. Compare your perspective surgeons
website to his and you may detect a difference.

Next, you should be aware of the potential problems of LASIK surgery as you review surgicaleyes.com
you may find that these horror stories came from procedures that didnt
use interlase and custom wavefront technology together. See-there is a
reason to go with the newer technologies. You can email the people on
this site and ask them questions about their procedures and the
complications that they faced or are still facing.

One
of the problems with LASIK, has been the LASIK 20/20 phenomenon. Some
people do technically see 20/20 after the procedure but it is not
normal. Instead, it is hazy or blurred. This is probably due to the
higher order aberrations mentioned earlier. That is why it is important
to get custom LASIK done. The custom wave front lasers can remove those
aberrations, hopefully allowing you avoid the LASIK 20/20 phenomenon.

If
your doctor says that you dont need the custom treatment, I would ask
him if he has a custom wave front machine. There may be a few
legitimate reasons to not have the custom procedure done, but I
seriously doubt there are many.

If he doesnt have such a
machine, I would wonder if his recommendation is based on the best
thing for you as the patient. It always pays to get a second opinion
anyway and in this case, you should.

These are your eyes
that we are talking about and you owe it to yourself to get educated on
every aspect of this surgery before undergoing treatment. The surgical
eyes web site mentioned above is worth investigating. You need to know
what could go wrong and how to choose a doctor and equipment that will
allow you to avoid problems.

I will say it again. Try to
go with Interlase to cut the corneal flap and try to go with a custom
wavefront laser to reduce your risk of complications! I cannot stress
this enough.

I went through a screening process to get
LASIK done and was categorized as an excellent candidate. They even
wanted me to participate in a study program that would save me about
$600. I still turned it down. In the end, I decided that I didnt want
to get my eyes lasered.

Of course, there is something to
be said about not wearing glasses or contacts anymore and there are
many happy patients out there. I just want you to be aware of both the
pros and the cons.

Do you really need to have LASIK
done? I think its worth it to investigate natural vision therapy and
see what you can do about correcting your vision naturally before
permanently etching your current prescription into your cornea.

Many
people have gotten results from vision therapy. A few have even gotten
rid of their glasses and /or contacts forever. An industry insider has
informed me that this does happen but not very often.

There
are a couple of books to check out on natural vision improvement if you
are interested in that alternative. Relearning to See by Thomas
Quakenbush is one that comes to mind.

The original
pioneer in vision improvement was Dr. Bates. He was an early 20th
century ophthalmologist who really stuck his neck out to go against the
prevailing theories of the day (that still persist). Many of the people
who he helped were very grateful, Im sure.

I have
dabbled with naturally improving my vision. I have experienced a
decrease of tension, but I have not recovered 20/20 vision. This type
of improvement does take work and determination.

That is
why there is LASIK today; everyone is different in their wishes and
expectations. If you are in a hurry and you dont mind the permanent
etching of a prescription in your cornea, LASIK might be for you.

I
hope this helps you on your quest to learn more about LASIK Surgery and
point you in the right directions to gain more information so that you
can make an informed decision before deciding to undergo this often
expensive elective procedure.

This article is for
informational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose or suggest
treatment for any health condition. Please consult a health care
professional if you have or suspect you have any health related problem
for proper diagnoses and treatment

About the Author

David Snape is a health, fitness and well-being enthusiast. To receive a copy of the above article by auto-responder, send an email to lasik@tobeinformed.com His website is: http://tobeinformed.com

david@tobeinformed.com

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