›› Lasik Eye Surgery
Sounds kind of scary
at first, having this laser beam cutting away part of your cornea. What
if something goes wrong and you go blind, it has happened. Other people
have continuing problems or their eyesight isn’t as good
after the surgery as it was before. Yikes! I don’t mean to
sound like a pessimist, but it does happen. That’s one of
those things they don’t tell you much about, or what is in
tiny little print at the bottom of the lasik eye surgery brochure. And
how about those discount eye surgery centers, two eyes for the price of
one! How crazy is that? Oh yes, I’ll have the two for one
special please. You might as well walk in and tell them they can do
with you as they like, because that’s what they’re
going to do. Lasik eye surgery centers like this, have one thing in
common, herd them through like cattle (moooo), put them in the stall,
and shoo them out as quick as you can. That’s quality you can
trust!
Aside from these fly by night joints, there are some very reputable,
skills eye surgeons that you can trust to not mess up your eyes. Be
sure to do your research, some people are good candidates for Lasik eye
surgery, and some are not. Depending on how bad your vision is in the
first place, you may not be able to have it done at all. The eye doctor
will evaluate your individual situation and determine into what
category you fit, and if he gives you the green light, you can then
discuss what type of surgery you want and the results you’re
looking for. There is more than one type of procedure, one uses only a
laser, and another uses a knife to cut the flap in the cornea. I opted
for the first, and had great results. There is less healing time
involved with the laser and it is much quicker. Of course, there are
risks to any surgical procedure. Ask lots of questions, it’s
your eyesight after all.
You’ll also find that prices vary from place to place, and
depend on what type of Lasik eye surgery you opt to have. Some types
are more precise and require a longer healing time, and they cost more
too. I had the traditional Lasik eye surgery and now see better than
20/15 in both eyes. My husband, on the other hand, opted for the most
expensive procedure, his eyesight not even as bad as mine, and did not
get as good of a result. He still has halos at night when looking at
lights or even at the stars. Everyone is different and so is every
procedure; it’s only as good as the skills of the eye
surgeon. Like I said, do your homework, and make sure you feel
comfortable with your decision. If you want to take a chance on a
discount eye surgeon, good luck. Many have gone before you and done
okay, but I don’t think I would go that route. I’m
kind of fond of my vision.
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