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My eyes are very
sensitive and I have difficulty tolerating anything near my eye,
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Most people choose to take
an oral sedative for relaxation. A gentle lid holder is used to
prevent blinking. A light inside the laser provides a target to
focus on during the entire procedure. Even the most sensitive
patients are able to have LASIK.
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Are both eyes done at
once? |
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Yes, unless a patient
specifically chooses to have one eye done at a time. Most patients
want to have their vision corrected with minimum travel and
healing time, and performing both eyes at once normally yields the
most rapid visual recovery.
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When will I be able to
see after the procedure? |
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Typically, patients are
able to see immediately after the procedure; however, vision will
be foggy for the first several hours. Vision will normally improve
for the first 24 hours and most, but not all, patients are able to
drive the first morning after their procedure.
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How long will it take
for my vision to gain maximum improvement? |
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Nearly all patients have
recovered vision enough to work and resume most normal activities
within 24 to 48 hours. The quality of your vision will usually
improve over a period of weeks and months.
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Will I have 20/20
vision? |
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A high percentage of
patients achieve 20/20 vision form LASIK.
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Will there be pain
after the procedure? |
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After the anesthetic drops
wear off, patients usually describe approximately 6 to 12 hours of
mild discomfort, scratchiness, watering, light sensitivity and a
sensation of something in their eyes. It is rare for a patient to
need anything more than a mild over-the-counter pain reliever, and
many patients need nothing at all. The outer layer heals very
quickly with little discomfort, mostly within the first 24 hours.
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Is the procedure
permanent? |
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If your prescription is
stable, it is believed that the results of your procedure will be
permanent.
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Will reading glasses be
needed after the procedure? |
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As a result of the normal
aging process of the eye, reading glasses are normally needed by age 45
and sometimes as early as age 38. However, there is an option for many
patients called monovision, which leaves one eye slightly nearsighted so
that reading glasses may not be required.
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What activity
restrictions are there after procedure? |
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Most normal activities can
be resumed the day after the procedure. However, there are some
restrictions that will be reviewed thoroughly with you prior to your
procedure.
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When can I go back to
work? |
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Depending on your
occupation, most patients may return to work within 24- 48 hours.
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Pre-Exam Tips |
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Soft lense contacts should
be removed for at least 7 days before evaluation.
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Disposable toric lenses should
be removed at least two weeks prior to evaluation.
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Gas permable lenses should
be removed at least 30 days prior to evaluation.
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Answers to these
questions are based upon our experience in uncomplicated LASIK procedures
at Genesis Eye Center. Individual results, responses, and experiences may
vary. Past results are not a guarantee of future results. Please be sure
that all of your questions have been answered before considering LASIK
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