LASIK laser surgery may seem more complicated than it actually is, and like any procedure, it can raise questions. However, it's completely simple and painless. Let us explain.
If you're considering correcting your vision problems, you're probably wondering which procedure is best, what the process involves, what the potential complications are, and so on. That's why at Clínica Nivaria, we want to give you all the information you need about LASIK surgery specifically.
To begin, who is a candidate for LASIK surgery? Patients wishing to undergo this treatment must:
- Be of age.
- Having had stable visual capacity in the last year.
- Not being pregnant.
- Not having suffered an eye infection in the last 12 months.
- Not to suffer from autoimmune diseases, as this would affect the healing of the cornea.
- No longer having scars on the cornea.
- If you suffer from myopia, you should have between 0 and -14 diopters.
- If you suffer from farsightedness (hyperopia), you should have between 0 and 5 diopters.
If you meet these requirements, you may also be interested in:
- How long does LASIK laser surgery last?
The procedure will last about ten minutes per eye.
- Is it a painful procedure?
Not at all. Only local anesthesia is required, which is administered to the patient via drops applied to the cornea. The only discomfort you might feel will be from the pressure exerted by the devices that keep the eye open. - Is it a procedure that requires stitches?
Not at all. Only a superficial cut is made in the cornea. Then that tissue returns to its original state and heals naturally. - Is it possible to operate on both eyes in the same procedure?
With LASIK surgery, the patient can resume normal activities without needing to patch the eye after the operation. Therefore, it is possible to operate on both eyes at the same time. - Should I keep my eye still during the procedure?
Yes, it is necessary to keep your gaze fixed on a point until the procedure is complete. However, if the patient accidentally moves their eye, the laser corrects this movement since it is computer-controlled. - Do I have to stop wearing contact lenses before the procedure?
Yes. To properly perform the pre-operative tests, you need to stop wearing contact lenses between 15 days and one month beforehand. It will depend on the type of contact lenses the patient wears. - Is it possible to correct presbyopia through this procedure as well?
It's not possible. LASIK surgery cannot eliminate presbyopia. What is possible is to correct myopia and age-related farsightedness in the same procedure using different surgical techniques.
The team at Clínica Nivaria is offering a special promotion in their health store for LASIK laser surgery. With the guarantee and professionalism that characterize us. We look forward to seeing you!
