Before Lasik

Welcome to beforelasik.com, your comprehensive guide before undergoing a lasik eye surgery. At Before LASIK we feel that it is important for every patient to have a clear idea what Lasik is, before undergo the surgery. We strongly believe that this understanding will not only reduce patient’s apprehension about the surgery but also the risks and complications after the surgery. Here you will find all the  important information you need to know about LASIK, its complications, lasik cost, type of laser eye surgery and many more.

What is LASIK

Lasik Laser Eye Surgery

Laser eye surgery, also known as refractive surgery, can repair short or long-sightedness, and astigmatism. It’s a surgical procedure intended to reduce a persons’s dependency on contact lenses or glasses. LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis and is performed by ophthalmologists intended for correcting your vision.

LASIK surgery is a type of lamellar eye surgery performed between the layers of corneal tissue. The surgery is accomplished by creating a very fine layer of corneal tissue which can be lifted, also known as flap. Once the flap is created, Lasik surgeons would be able to fold the flap back and reshape the cornea with laser treatment. Upon completion of the laser the laser treatment the flap is gentlely fold back to its original position. Since the cornea has unique bonding qualities no stitches is need and this in turn result in minimal discomfort and a faster recovery time.

What Makes LASIK So Popular

LASIK has several advantages over other procedures, the is relatively little pain involved and good vision can be achieved almost immediately, or at least within several days of the procedure. It is generally a safe and effective treatment for a wide range of common vision problems. People with nearsightedness or farsightedness can benefit from LASIK surgery. The excimer lasers used in Lasik procedures can also be used to correct astigmatism, by smoothing an irregular cornea into a more normal shape.

Facts You Should Know About LASIK

  • Lasik surgery cannot be reversed.
  • Most insurance does not cover Lasik eye surgery.
  • Lasik is surgery to a very delicate part of the eye, as with any surgery, there are risks and possible complications.
  • Lasik may not give you perfect vision. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) reports that seven out of 10 patients achieve 20/20 vision, but 20/20 does not always mean perfect vision.
  • You may need additional surgery — called “enhancements” — to get the best possible vision after Lasik.
  • Lasik surgery is too new to know if there are any long-term ill effects beyond five years after surgery.
  • If you have Lasik to correct your distance vision, you’ll still need reading glasses around age 45. Food such as Acai berry can help to improve your vision.
  • Hundreds of thousands of people have had Lasik, most very successfully.