If you’re considering having Lasik Surgery in New Jersey as your vision affects your day-to-day life, you may have many questions that you are looking for answers to. There may also be other questions that you have not yet considered and are important to ask your eye doctor before you go for Lasik eye surgery. Below are some examples of these questions.
What will be the results of my Lasik surgery?
First of all, you’ll have to have an examination, which will reveal the level of your near-sightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism, and how it will respond to Lasik. All of these issues are caused by what is known as a ‘refractive error’. Essentially, this relates to the shape of the eye, which prevents light from focusing correctly on the retina. In turn, your vision is blurry. High levels of refractive error don’t tend to respond as well to Lasik as do low or moderate amounts.
Does Lasik eye surgery hurt?
Before the procedure takes place, anaesthetic drops are used which numb the eye. Therefore, the majority of patients do not feel any pain whatsoever. Once the procedure has been completed you may feel some discomfort as the eye begins to heal. This, however, does not last and it won’t be long before you will start to see some real improvement in your vision and this should only take a few days.
If I am pregnant can I have Lasik surgery?
The hormonal changes that occur during and after pregnancy can affect the eyes and therefore make Lasik unpredictable. These hormonal changes can also affect the way that the eyes heal after having the surgery. It is therefore recommended that you wait until after you are pregnant and have finished breastfeeding before you have Lasik surgery.
What will happen if I move, sneeze or blink during the surgery?
Nothing will happen and it will not affect the surgery. The technology that is used to perform Lasik is high-tech and the laser automatically pauses if it senses any movement outside of the parameters set by the surgeon. Therefore, you can rest assured that the laser will only pulse when it is in the right place.
Does my age play a part in the effectiveness of this treatment?
You need to be at least 18 years of age to have eye surgery. Age is not a factor that is considered to affect the effectiveness of the surgery however it is believed that the ideal age of a patient is between thirty-five and fifty-five.
Can I watch television after having Lasik?
For the first 24 hours after having Lasik surgery your eyes will be healing, therefore it is recommended that you wait at least 24 hours before you watch TV, read or use a laptop.
Will the results last a lifetime?
The eyes continue to age as you age and for this reason, it is possible that you may need to have re-treatment. If you have a high refractive error or you are older when you have Lasik treatment, these factors may also increase the likelihood of retreatment.
Do I need to stop taking my medications before surgery?
If you take any over-the-counter medications or any medications that have been described, it is important that you ask your doctor if you need to stop taking these medications before you have Lasik.
What health conditions can prevent me from having Lasik surgery?
Some conditions can prevent you from having Lasik procedure. For instance, some eye diseases or eye injuries, diabetes or autoimmune diseases. You can discuss any health conditions with your eye surgeon.
What level results can I expect from Lasik?
Over 99% of patients achieve at least 20/20 vision. 100% are expected to achieve the driving standard vision.
How long does recovery take?
In most situations, you’ll be able to see pretty well a few days after the surgery has taken place. When the eye shield is initially removed, your sight may feel blurry. This, however, shouldn’t last more than a few days and you’ll soon start to see an improvement in your vision. Bear in mind that it can take a few weeks to fully recover from Lasik surgery and to completely appreciate the full benefit of the surgery it can take a few months.
