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| 1. What is LASIK? |
| 2. What is Wavefront treatment? |
| 3. How long has LASIK/PRK been performed? |
| 4. Who can LASIK benefit? |
| 5. Who can't |
| 6. What if I wear contact lenses? |
| 7. How long does the treatment take? |
| 8. What if I move my eye during the laser treatment? |
| 9. Is LASIK painful? |
| 10. When will I be able to return to work and normal activities? |
| 11. Can I play sports after LASIK surgery? |
| 12. Are there any activity restrictions following surgery? |
| 13. How long will it take for my vision to improve after laser eye surgery? |
| 14. Are the effects of treatment permanent? |
| 15. If I have LASIK and my vision changes later in life, can it be redone? |
| 16. I have a lazy eye; can I still have Lasik ? |
| 17. What is considered a successful laser eye surgery? |
| 18. What range of prescriptions can be corrected? |
| 19. If I wear bifocals, can I still be corrected? Can someone with presbyopia get LASIK eye surgery? |
| 20. What is monovision? |
| 21. Will I need to use drops after the procedure and for how long? |
| 22. Have there been any long-term studies about the results of LASIK and any possible complications? |
| 23. Which laser machine does the clinic use? |
| 24. Do eye doctors do LASIK surgery for themselves? |
| 25. What if LASIK is not right for me? |
| 26. What if I have Dry eyes? |
| 27. How many days I need to stay in Istanbul |
| 28. What is the Femtosecond Laser |
| 29. Can LASIK surgery treat astigmatism? |
| 30. Is there an upper age limit for LASIK? |
| 31. Famous People Who Have Undergone LASIK Eye Surgery? |
| 32. Glare and halos common in glasses, contact lens wearers? |
| 33. Famous sports people Who Have Undergone LASIK Eye Surgery? |
| 34. What is PRK? |
| 35. Who is a candidate for PRK? |
| 36. Can I go blind? |
| 37. Can I travel by airplane after the surgery? |
| 38. If you have more questions about LASIK, information events or appointments, please don't hesitate to contact us |
| 39. lasiktrip@yahoo.co.uk |
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1. What is LASIK?
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LASIK is a surgical procedure that is capable of correcting a wide range of nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism.
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2. What is Wavefront treatment?
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Wavefront is a laser treatment developed to make the LASIK procedure even more effective. Thanks to wavefront, a highly accurate, FDA-approved laser can correct all or most vision problems with one treatment, whereas traditional LASIK is more limited in the number of errors it can simultaneously correct.
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3. How long has LASIK/PRK been performed?
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Ophthalmologists using the excimer laser since the 1980s to alter corneal curvature for the improvement of refractive errors. The first LASIK procedure on a human eye was performed in 1990.
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4. Who can LASIK benefit?
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LASIK can benefit a great number of people with myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism.
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5. Who can't
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- You are under the 18 year old.
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding*
- Unstable refraction
- Eye infection within the past year
- History of herpes infections in the eye*
- Candidates may not be affected by an autoimmune disorder, such as Sjogren's Syndrome or Lupus
- Individuals with persistent dry eye syndrome
- Certain abnormalities of the cornea (e.g., keratoconus or other corneal ectasias, thinning, edema, interstitial or neurotrophic keratitis, extensive vascularization)
- Insufficient corneal thickness for the proposed ablation depth
- Certain systemic medications (e.g., isotretinoin, amiodarone, sumatriptan, levonorgestrel implants, colchicine)*
- Unrealistic patient expectations
* Relative contraindications
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6. What if I wear contact lenses?
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Contact lenses can distort the shape of your cornea, which could lead to inaccurate measurements and a poor surgical outcome. Please remove your contact lenses prior to your initial pre-operative evaluation examination as follows:
Soft contact lenses may not be worn at least 10 days prior to surgery.
Gas Permeable or Hard contacts lenses may not be worn for four weeks prior to the surgery. Do not wear them at any time prior to your examination or surgery.
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7. How long does the treatment take?
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Laser treatment itself takes less than 60 seconds, based on the degree of correction necessary and actual LASIK treatment time is quick, 4 minutes per eye.
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8. What if I move my eye during the laser treatment?
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Every patient worries that they will look in the wrong place and the wrong time. The laser has a tracking device (tracks the eye at 400 times a second) that will find the center of your pupil, and if your eye moves, the laser will follow and stay with the centre target.
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9. Is LASIK painful?
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No. LASIK eye surgery is a virtually pain-free procedure due to the modern anesthetics that are used. When the surgeon applies the vacuum ring, the patient experiences a sensation of pressure for a few seconds. The laser does not cause any pain or discomfort. . It is simply ultraviolet light. It is cool and painless. After the procedure, LASIK patients describe a mild burning sensation and watering of the eyes for the first 2 to 3 hours. LASIK is a quick and painless procedure that is performed on an outpatient basis.
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10. When will I be able to return to work and normal activities?
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LASIK laser eye surgery will only minimally interfere with your daily life. You can return to work and resume most normal activities on the day following surgery.
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11. Can I play sports after LASIK surgery?
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You can resume most normal activities immediately after surgery. You should wear safety glasses while playing contact sports whether or not you have had surgery. You will also need to avoid such activities as contact sports and swimming for several weeks.
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12. Are there any activity restrictions following surgery?
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Activity restrictions are generally short-term. Do not vigorously rub your eyes. No eyeliner or mascara may be used for a week following the procedure. Swimming, pools, hot tubs, contact sports should be avoided for a period of time. Wear protective eyewear for yard work.
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13. How long will it take for my vision to improve after laser eye surgery?
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The majority of patients achieve 20/20 vision just one to two days after laser eye surgery. Many can drive and return to work the day after LASIK.
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14. Are the effects of treatment permanent?
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For the last 20 years these laser eye surgery procedures have been available, they have been proven to be effective and stable in the long term. Because this treatment reshapes the cornea, this is a permanent correction. LASIK is a surgical procedure that permanently removes corneal tissue to reshape the eye in order to improve refraction. The physical results are permanent.
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15. If I have LASIK and my vision changes later in life, can it be redone?
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Depending on the cause, retreatment may be a viable solution to vision changes later in life, and other treatment options exist.
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16. I have a lazy eye; can I still have Lasik ?
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Results of LASIK treatment in lazy eyes are satisified. Many patients with lazy eye have enjoyed their results following LASIK because they no longer need glasses or contact lenses to achieve their best acuity.
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17. What is considered a successful laser eye surgery?
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Generally, success in refractive surgery means achieving uncorrected visual acuity of preoperative visual acuity with spectacles or contact lenses.
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18. What range of prescriptions can be corrected?
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Up to -12.00 D of myopia (nearsightedness), with up to -6.00 D of astigmatism
Up to +6.00 D of hyperopia (farsightedness), with up to +5.00 D of astigmatism
(http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/devicesatfda/index.cfm?db=PMA&id=1504
http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/devicesatfda/index.cfm?db=PMA&id=1506 )
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19. If I wear bifocals, can I still be corrected? Can someone with presbyopia get LASIK eye surgery?
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Yes, but the need for bifocals is partly due to difficulty reading as you age and as your lenses lose elasticity. This condition is called presbyopia and happens to virtually everyone between forty and fifty years of age. LASIK laser eye surgery can eliminate the need for bifocals, but you will still most likely require reading glasses.
Certain people with presbyopia may benefit from LASIK eye surgery (hyperopic eyes), although there are limitations. Most people in their 40s have some signs of presbyopia - a refractive error that develops as you age - such as difficulty reading or performing other close-up tasks. The condition is usually well managed with the use of reading glasses.
If you have presbyopia, LASIK eye surgery may give you clear distance vision, but it might make it even more difficult for you to see objects close up (myopic eyes).
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20. What is monovision?
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Monovision is when one eye is corrected fully for distance vision and one is treated only partially to make the eye focus at reading distance. Not everyone is able to adjust to or tolerate monovision.
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21. Will I need to use drops after the procedure and for how long?
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Medicated eye drops will be necessary for approximately one week after surgery. Standard medications are included in our pricing. Lubricating drops may be needed for a few weeks to a couple of months after laser eye surgery. PRK patients will need to use eye drops at a decreasing rate for approximately three months.
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22. Have there been any long-term studies about the results of LASIK and any possible complications?
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LASIK has been performed for over twenty years and corneal flap formation for over thirty years. There are no studies that have followed these procedures beyond this time frame. However, numerous studies have shown LASIK laser eye surgery to be the safest and most stable elective surgical procedure in medicine. Long-term studies indicate that LASIK is safe and effective.
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23. Which laser machine does the clinic use?
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VISX Star S4 IR™ Excimer Laser, Custom Vue Wavefront technology and IntraLase® Femtosecond Laser.
The VISX laser was the first FDA approved laser in the United States and has been available since 1994. VISX pioneered the development of excimer laser systems and remains an industry leader in quality and innovation. Their "ActiveTrak" system not only provides the best in safety, accuracy and comfort, but it is the system that doctors have trusted in over 5 million procedures.
IntrLase IntraLASIK is the only technology available that uses an FDA-approved laser designed specifically for the creation of the corneal flap.The IntraLASIK procedure uses the accuracy and precision of the computer-controlled IntraLase FS laser to create the corneal flap.
Only Visx CustomVue, is approved by the U.S. Government for LASIK on Naval Aviators, Air Force Pilots, and NASA Astronauts (when combined with the Intralase flap). |
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24. Do eye doctors do LASIK surgery for themselves?
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Yes. Refractive surgeons are about four times more likely than the general population to undergo refractive surgery (resource survey of members of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery). The survey found that 23% of refractive surgeons have had refractive procedures performed on themselves, a statistic that represents about four times the market penetration among the general public, according to one of the survey creators.
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25. What if LASIK is not right for me?
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Not everyone is a good candidate for LASIK, but there are several options for those patients who do not meet the LASIK eligibility requirements. Photorefractive keratectomy, or PRK, is a viable alternative to conventional laser vision correction for individuals with very thin corneas. LASEK/PRK is less invasive, therefore in the long term as safe as LASIK. So why isn't everybody offered this choice? The reason is that the recovery time after the procedure is longer , and there may be more discomfort in the first few days post-operatively.
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26. What if I have Dry eyes?
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Wearing contact lenses can actually cause Dry Eyes. If the surgeon determines that your tear film is not sufficient there are a number of treatment options that may be used to help fortify your tears before your LASIK procedure. These options include having you use moisturizing drops and lubricating drops to add to the quantity of tears you have and/or insert tiny plugs, called Punctal Plugs, into the tear ducts. By blocking the drainage, it helps you retain more tears on the surface of the eye and helps to eliminate Dry Eyes.
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27. How many days I need to stay in Istanbul
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You need to stay at least one night in Istanbul (to have the pre-op examination and the laser surgery on the same day, you need to be in Istanbul in the morning). |
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28. What is the Femtosecond Laser
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The Femtosecond laser is a all laser technique used to perform the critical first step in the LASIK procedure: creating the corneal flap. The creation of the corneal flap prepares the eye for the second step of the LASIK procedure, where an excimer laser is used on the inner cornea to correct vision. |
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29. Can LASIK surgery treat astigmatism?
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| Yes, it can treat astigmatism |
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30. Is there an upper age limit for LASIK?
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| ver the age of 65 years there is a high likelyhood that you will have early or mild cataracts. The best surgical option for correction of distance focusing problems is to have cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation. |
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31. Famous People Who Have Undergone LASIK Eye Surgery?
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Here is a list of a few celebrities have taken advantage of all LASIK r: Jessica Simpson, Brad Pitt, Tiger Woods, Melanie B. (Spice Girls), Carlos Santana, Michael Bolton, Drew Carey, Courtney Cox, Cindy Crawford, Kenny G, John Goodman, Elton John, Nicole Kidman, Lorenzo Lamas, Lisa Ling, Barry Manilow, Julianne Moore, Tito Nieves, Dennis Quaid, Brooke Shields, John Tesh, Alan Thicke, Jeremy London, Garrett Wang, and Reese Witherspoon LASIK lasik LASIk Lasik LASIK
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32. Glare and halos common in glasses, contact lens wearers?
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Yes.A global study conducted by Bausch & Lomb (Rochester, N.Y.) found that glare and halos present significant problems to individuals wearing glasses and contact lenses, Bausch & Lomb said in a press release.
The Needs, Symptoms, Incidence, Global Eye Health Trends (NSIGHT) study surveyed 3,800 spectacle- and contact lens-corrected subjects, between the ages of 15 and 65, from seven countries (China, Korea, Japan, France, Italy, United Kingdom, and United States). The study found that about half of the spectacle and contact lens wearers surveyed claimed to suffer from halos (52% and 56%, respectively) and glare (47% and 50%, respectively) more than three times per week. In addition, more than four out of five patients who experienced these symptoms found each symptom “bothersome” (84% and 89% for halo and glare, respectively). The majority of the patients who reported these symptoms said they experienced them most often in the evening or at night, Bausch & Lomb reported in the release. |
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33. Famous sports people Who Have Undergone LASIK Eye Surgery?
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| From legendary golfers like Tiger Woods and Padraig Harrington to professional snooker players such as Stephen McGuire, the success of many of today’s sportspeople would not have been possible without advancements in laser technology. When it comes to contact sports like rugby, Scottish players such as Max Evans, Marcus Di Rollo and Alan Bulloch are sure to be even more aware of the benefits of not having to wear glasses or contacts to see clearly during a scrum. Also Ireland’s Olympic hammer thrower Eileen O’Keeffe and the UK’s Olympic rower Tom Solesbury had LASIK eye surgery. |
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34. What is PRK?
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| PRK is an abbreviation for Photorefractive Keratectomy. PRK is a vision correction procedure which uses a laser to reshape the cornea. |
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35. Who is a candidate for PRK?
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Patients whose corneas are too thin for LASIK, athletes who may have a possibility for eye trauma and patients with certain corneal diseases
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36. Can I go blind?
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Nobody has ever gone blind from this procedure to our knowledge.
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37. Can I travel by airplane after the surgery?
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| Yes you can |
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38. If you have more questions about LASIK, information events or appointments, please don't hesitate to contact us
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lasiktrp@yahoo.co.uk
http://www.lasiktrip.com/contact_us |
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