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How should I sleep after eye laser surgery?
Wear your shield to protect against inadvertently rubbing your eye. This precaution is usually only for a week or two.
What could be the cause of my bad night vision?
Sudden difficulty with night vision usually points towards advancing cataracts.
Should I use eye drops for an eye infection?
Eyedrops are definitely indicated for eye infections. The issue is which medication to use. Is the infection bacterial, viral , fungal , chemical or sterile. Using the incorrect READ MORE
Eyedrops are definitely indicated for eye infections. The issue is which medication to use. Is the infection bacterial, viral , fungal , chemical or sterile. Using the incorrect medication can make it worse. A proper diagnosis is essential. OTC drops might supply comfort but are not curative
Which lens is best for myopia?
Myopia can be treated with eyeglasses, contact lenses, laser surgery or an intra ocular lens( surgical lensectomy and implantation). Which option is best depends on the individual READ MORE
Myopia can be treated with eyeglasses, contact lenses, laser surgery or an intra ocular lens( surgical lensectomy and implantation). Which option is best depends on the individual patient.
What are the disadvantages of PRK laser?
PRK usually , but not always, is associated with some eye pain for2 to 5 days after the procedure. The pain is easily controlled with medication. The vision after PRK can also READ MORE
PRK usually , but not always, is associated with some eye pain for2 to 5 days after the procedure. The pain is easily controlled with medication. The vision after PRK can also take longer to reach full recovery (a week or two). These drawbacks are completely evclipsed by the fact that PRK delivers great visual results with far fewer complaints than lasik…. Much safer.
What eye drops do you use after eye surgery?
Depends on the surgery: generally antibiotics, steroids, NSAIDs and comfort meds.
How long is a hospital stay after myopia laser surgery?
Refractive laser surgery is an outpatient procedure., most often performed in an office or surgicenter.
Bump on eyelid
This most likely is a chalazion. It is one of many glands in your eyelids. It became clogged and ultimately infected. It treated promptly it can usually respond to medical therapy. READ MORE
This most likely is a chalazion. It is one of many glands in your eyelids. It became clogged and ultimately infected. It treated promptly it can usually respond to medical therapy. After a year, it will probably require excision and drainage. It is a benign lesion and is more of a cosmetic issue than anything else
How long should I wear sunglasses after LASIK surgery?
Generally a few days , to protect your eye from inadvertently rubbing your eye. Wearing sunglasses for everyone ( post surgery or not) is a very good practice. It is protective READ MORE
Generally a few days , to protect your eye from inadvertently rubbing your eye. Wearing sunglasses for everyone ( post surgery or not) is a very good practice. It is protective against sunlight that can impact on macular disease
Is myopia laser surgery painful?
Laser surgery itself for myopia is not at all painful. Post operative discomfort after PRK is common, but easily controlled with medication. The pain last about 3-4 days bu then READ MORE
Laser surgery itself for myopia is not at all painful. Post operative discomfort after PRK is common, but easily controlled with medication. The pain last about 3-4 days bu then subsides. There is generally no pain post operative discomfort after with lasik. In the long run, despite a few days of discomfort with PRK, it is a much safer treatment option than LASIK.
Do they put you to sleep for LASIK eye surgery?
Refractive laser surgery, lasik or PRK, does not require being put to sleep. Depending on the patient’s stress and anxiety level , mild sedation ( generally given orally) might READ MORE
Refractive laser surgery, lasik or PRK, does not require being put to sleep. Depending on the patient’s stress and anxiety level , mild sedation ( generally given orally) might be used.
Is laser cataract surgery painful?
Cataract surgery is NOT performed with a laser. One step of the procedure MAY incorporate the use of a laser, but more often than not a laser is not used. (!it is an additional READ MORE
Cataract surgery is NOT performed with a laser. One step of the procedure MAY incorporate the use of a laser, but more often than not a laser is not used. (!it is an additional expense to the patient and does not deliver better ultimate vision). The instrument used is a phacoemulsifier. This is the gold standard for cataract surgery and was invented by Charles Kellman MD decades ago. There have been improvements and modifications since then, but it requires a blade incision to enter the eye and employs ultrasound and vacuum to evacuate the cataract. It IS NOT A LASER.
Is LASIK eye surgery risky?
All surgery can have complications.
Are there any risks involved with a LASIK surgery?
Yes. Any surgical intervention has some degree of risk ; lasik is no exception. Laser eye correction is generally safe. PRK is similar to lasik, utilizing the same eximir laser READ MORE
Yes. Any surgical intervention has some degree of risk ; lasik is no exception. Laser eye correction is generally safe. PRK is similar to lasik, utilizing the same eximir laser but , in my opinion, even safer
