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What is Lasik or Laser Eye Surgery ?
LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis. It is a procedure in
which a thin flap of tissue is cut, and then peeled back from the very front of
the cornea (this is the transparent covering over your pupil). The laser
literally vapourises away some of your corneal tissue beneath the flap to make
your cornea a slightly different shape which will correct your refractive error.
Then the flap is placed back over the front of your eye. LASIK can be used to
correct short-sightedness (myopia), far-sightedness (hyperopia), and
astigmatism.
Is Lasik or Laser Eye Surgery reversible?
LASIK is an operation on your eye that is irreversible. It is often
described as a "treatment", and sounds nothing more innocuous that a
visit to the dentist. This is not exactly the case, despite what the marketing
says - whilst it is true that LASIK is relatively quick and painless compared to
other types of surgery, it is STILL surgery, and there is a list of potential
complications.
What are the long-term Lasik or Laser Eye Surgery risks ?
Put simply, no-one knows the very long-term implications of LASIK (i.e.
beyond 10 years or so) on the health of eyes that have undergone it. Some cases
of corneal ectasia have been reported - this is an abnormal bulging of the
cornea, due to it being weakened by LASIK. However, at the moment this only
appears to be a problem if you have had LASIK for a very high prescription, e.g.
for myopes around -10. There is also a lot of division over whether the flap
created by LASIK ever really does heal to the point where the eye is as strong
as it was before the procedure.
How long has Lasik or Laser Eye Surgery been around?
LASIK is still a relatively new procedure, around 10 years old, and to an
extent some of the "bugs" are still being ironed out. It is important
for this reason, that you take your time to choose a surgeon who is experienced.
Can children have Lasik or Laser Eye Surgery?
Only those 18 years old and older are approved for Lasik Eye Surgery to help
them with vision correction.
What is the difference between Lasik or Laser Eye Surgery
and Orthokeratology (Corneal Refractive Therapy)?
Orthokeratology is non-surgical. Ortho k or gentle moulding lenses have been
around for over 40 years and are risk free, safe for children, reversible, easy
to use, FDA Approved and Diabetes Friendly.
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CORNEAL THERAPY CENTRE
Dr. Nitesh C. Barot Bsc Hons
MCOptom FBDO FOAA PhD
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