By yournetguru2
 Making a decision about any type of surgery can be very difficult. However, making a decision about whether or not to get corrective laser eye surgery can be even more difficult because it involves one of your most important assetsyour eyes! Many people struggle with this decision because of the risks involved. Does the quality of the results actually outweigh the possible risks? The only way to answer that is to become more informed about corrective laser eye surgery.
Risking It All
Like any surgical procedure, corrective laser eye surgery comes with several possible risks and side effects. One of the most common side effects is slight discomfort anywhere from 24 to 48 hours after the surgery. However, this particular side effect is extremely common. Other possible side effects of corrective laser eye surgery are: glare, dry eyes, difficulty driving at night, seeing halos around images, and fluctuating vision. These side effects are mild and short term; the FDA has not found any long term side effects resulting from the surgery.
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By john mce
 LES is a surgical alternative to wearing contact lenses or glasses. It is not for everyone, for some vision problems cannot be corrected, and some eyes are just not suited to it, such as dry eyes or eyes with large pupils. But for everyone else, laser eye surgery is hailed as a miracle in eyesight.
Before the surgery, patients are instructed to stop wearing contact lenses, and the patients cornea is examined to determine its thickness. The doctor then analyses the shape of the cornea to determine the precise shaping requirements needed, the amount of corneal tissue to be removed during the operation. Patients are usually given an antibiotic, to minimise the risk of infection after the procedure.
Surgery
In the surgery, the cornea is partially sliced using a very sharp medical knife called a microtome. Part of the cornea is lifted, then the surface underneath that is shaped by a laser. The cornea is then put back together with reduced thickness. This reduced thickness should enable patients to see very well without glasses or contact lenses. They may still need |
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