What are the Benefits of LASIK Eye Surgery
Have you ever lost your glasses and found yourself searching everywhere for them in order to see properly? Have you looked high and low for contact lens solution late at night after forgetting it on a trip away, or even lost a contact? Would you like to play sports or run freely without having to worry about glasses or contacts? Forgetting about problems like this is one of the huge benefits of LASIK eye surgery. Let’s take a close look at the benefits of LASIK.
Very Short Procedure and Fast Results
The LASIK procedure is very quick, taking about 30 minutes or less, and does not require general anesthesia. One of the best benefits is that after this short procedure, most patients’ vision is corrected quickly by the day
after your LASIK procedure. The speed of the procedure and results feels almost miraculous for many patients.
Relatively Painless, and a Very Short Recovery Period
LASIK is performed after numbing drops are used. As a result, the procedure is comfortable for most patients. After the procedure, there may be some discomfort as you heal, but the recovery period is not associated with significant pain. No bandages or stitches are required after LASIK, and patients can typically return to their usual schedule and activities the day after their surgery.
However, patients cannot drive immediately after a LASIK surgery. Be sure to arrange for a friend or family member to drive you home once the procedure is complete. You will need to rest and relax your eyes for the day once your LASIK eye surgery is complete, but you’ll be able to get back to your usual life the next day–only with near perfect vision!
Long-Lasting Results
LASIK requires about three to six months for the eye to fully stabilize and adjust to the changes, but once this period is complete, the results of LASIK are so long lasting that they are considered permanent. No follow up procedures are required for the majority of patients. Some patients may require additional laser enhancement. Keep in mind, though that normal vision loss due to aging may still occur, as LASIK does not protect the eyes against changes caused by aging in the future. Adjustments can be made to provide additional correction if your vision does change as you age.
Dramatically Corrects Vision
Probably the top benefit of LASIK is that it corrects vision so dramatically. Majority of patients achieve their desired vision after LASIK eye surgery, and as noted above, the improvement is extremely long lasting. After LASIK, most patients no longer need eyeglasses or contacts, meaning they can see very well but are free of the hassle and expense that glasses and contacts can cause.
LASIK at The Pacific Vision Institute
The Pacific Vision Institute surgical team is at the leading edge on the most advanced laser LASIK treatments. Our eye surgeons are internationally-recognized leaders in the field of vision correction, providing a new quality of life for patients who would like to say goodbye to glasses and contacts. The Pacific Vision Institute provides such excellent results that we are the clinic of choice for other eye doctors who would like to undergo LASIK to correct their vision – there is no greater compliment than the trust and respect of your peers. If you would like to know more, call today for a consultation.