Health Chats
Eye Care: LASIK Surgery
Tuesday Feb 16, 2010, 05:00PM - 06:00PM (EST)
At Lasik<b><i>Plus</b></i> we know your vision changes throughout your life. But the importance of caring for your eyes and maintaining your sight never goes away. With constant advances in technology, more people can now be considered excellent candidates for laser vision correction than ever before. Whether it’s the hassle and expense of glasses or contacts, health issues, or the desire to focus on what’s most important to you, you have your own unique reasons for considering laser vision correction. <br><br>
Everyone’s eyes are different, and not every procedure is appropriate for everyone. Having helped a million people nationwide through this process, we at Lasik<b><i>Plus</b></i> have a lot of information to share with you. <br><br>
If you are considering LASIK surgery, or just want to learn more about the procedure, join Omar E. Awad, MD as he answers your questions regarding laser eye surgery. You can also call one of our Lasik<b><i>Plus</b></i> specialists anytime at 1-866-921-2179 or visit us on the web at <a href="http://clk.atdmt.com/CHI/go/147163270/direct/01/" target="_blank">www.LasikPlus.com</a>. We look forward to hearing from you!
Omar E. Awad, MD:
The multifocal lens is a lens used in conjunction with cataract surgery. It is supposed to make it possible to see both distance and near vision at the same time.
Omar E. Awad, MD:
These lenses can be very sensitive to any astigmatism of the eye, or nearsightedness or farsightedness. And one of the best ways to correct astigmatism or near/far-sightedness is to have a laser vision procedure such as PRK or LASIK>
Omar E. Awad, MD:
The lenses also require a period of what they call "neuro-adaptation." Basically, your brain has to figure our which image it is looking at - and this can take several months in some patients.
Omar E. Awad, MD:
If the PRK is not fully healed, or if there is still some residual correction, or if the neuro-adaptation is not complete, then yuou may be is the "struggling" phase still. Give it time and keep in contact with your doctor. Once everything is sorted out, the multifocal lenses really do work great.
paresh1982:
One of my friends has a severe eye problem. He has around (minus 16) in both eyes. Currently he is using lenses in both eyes, but it doesn't work. Is it possible to get a permanent cure?
Omar E. Awad, MD:
This is a very high level of nearsightedness, and is beyond the range of LASIK laser vision correction.
Omar E. Awad, MD:
However, it may be possible to correct most of the high level of nearsightedness with a lens implant (called a "phakic IOL = intracoular lens).
Omar E. Awad, MD:
Then if there is still a small amount of correction remaining afterh the lens procedure, it would be theoretically possible to correct this with a LASIK or laser vision correction procedure.
Omar E. Awad, MD:
It's a little more work than just a straighforward LASIK, but it can be well worth it! Best luck!
sidekickbottom:
I've started feeling uneasy in my eyes a year after Lasik. Eye muscles have gone too weak. I've also been diagnosed with retinal holes in both eyes. Floaters have also developed. What would you recommend?
Omar E. Awad, MD:
Hopefully you are under the care of a doctor for these conditions. Floaters and retinal holes can develop at any time, and are not necessarily related to a LASIK procedure.
farzeb:
How long will the sight maintain after the surgery? Or will the problem increase? What are the side effects?
MedHelp:
This is the last question of the day.
Omar E. Awad, MD:
LASIK is a permanent procedure. However, some people's eyes continue to change as they age or as other conditions potentially develop. I recommend a visit to your local LASIK center to see if you would be a candidate for the procedure, and to learn about possible side effects.
Omar E. Awad, MD:
You can also visit www.lasikplus.com for lots more information about LASIK
Omar E. Awad, MD:
Thank you all for participating today. Best wishes!
MedHelp:
Thank you for everyone who participated in the chat and to Dr. Awad for answering questions. Please join us for our LASIK chat at http://www.medhelp.org/health_chats/register/38 on March 16, 2010 at 2pm Pacific Standard Time.
