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What Is LASIK?lasik eye surgery reno

LASIK eye surgery can be used to achieve 20/20 vision or better, as an alternative to eyeglasses or contact lenses. This is a type of laser eye surgery, and it works best for patients who have a moderate degree of refractive error and no unusual vision problems.

LASIK surgery involves first numbing the eyes with drops and taking a mild sedative medication, then the surgeon uses a special type of cutting laser to precisely alter the curvature of your corneas. As the laser beam pulses, a tiny amount of corneal tissue is removed to allow the surgeon to flatten the curve of your corneas or make it steeper to correct your vision.

There are multiple variations of LASIK surgery, but the most common procedure involves the surgeon creating a flap in the cornea and raising it up before reshaping it. The flap is then placed back into its original position, and vision recovery usually only takes 1 to 2 days. Sometimes only a very thin flap is raised or no flap is raised or even used at all; it really depends on your individual circumstances and preferences.

Common Benefits Of LASIK

LASIK surgery has many benefits when it comes to correcting your vision almost immediately, is long-lasting, and can continually be improved. Here is a summary of the top benefits of LASIK that will play a role in your decision:

Risks / Complications Of LASIK

Your current and past eye health, and any disorders that run in your family will play an important role in whether or not it’s a good idea to get LASIK surgery, which your eye surgeon will ask you about. The following are some complications that could result in poor outcomes after the LASIK surgery, along with side effects of the surgery, that can help you to weigh if LASIK is the best option for you.

Pre-existing eye health conditions that can cause complications with LASIK:

Possible Side Effects and Complications: 

The Ideal Candidate for LASIK Surgery

candidate for lasik eye surgeryWhen considering LASIK surgery, there are several personal health conditions and medications you take that may not make you a good candidate, so your surgeon will review and assess all of these to determine if the procedure is right for you. The following are some factors that would NOT make you a good candidate for LASIK; if you don’t have these, you are more likely to move forward with the surgery, just always check with your surgeon first:

How to choose a LASIK surgeon

When seeking out a LASIK surgeon, you can start by asking friends and family members who have had successful procedures for suggestions, along with an eye care professional. Your local LASIK Reno provider, also voted best optometrist in Reno, is Visionary Eye Center. If you’re ready to find out if LASIK is right for you, schedule a Reno LASIK Procedure Consultation at Visionary Eye Center and contact us for any questions!

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