Laser vision correction: Lasik

Lasik eye surgery is very safe and simple procedure. Most people return to work three days after Lasik surgery. The procedure takes no time at all and most surgeons believe that healing time is all up to the patient. If the patient follows the surgeon's instructions on what to do before and after Lasik he or she should be able to return to work speedily. Some patients return the day after surgery, so it is all about the care one takes before and after surgery. Many patients believe life after Lasik surgery is much better. One can see without any hassle it feels normal and easier to keep up with. Leading Beverly Hills Lasik surgeons perform Lasik eye surgery more often than any other vision correction procedure.

The Lasik eye procedure generally last about fifteen minutes. Although some patients complain of pain or discomfort there is usually no pain and little discomfort. The Beverly Hills Lasik surgeon will insert numbing eye drops into the eye of the patient that will result in him or her not being able to feel any pain in the eye, but maybe a bit of pressure from the tool used to keep the eyes open. Most patients deal with blurry vision or some change in vision for about three days after, it is rare that the symptoms persists longer than a few weeks.

Leading Los Angeles Lasik Surgeon warn their patients about light effecting their eyes differently at night. The most important thing Lasik surgeons warn their patients about is any touching of the eyes too soon after surgery. Rubbing or wiping of the eye can move the corneal flap causing damage to the eye and eye sight. One should also avoid getting water in their eyes. One must wear eye protection to keep particles from around the eye and also to protect their eyes from the sun, the eye protection must be worn every day until instructed by their otherwise.

Andrew caster a leading Lasik eye surgeon who operates in Los Angeles says he strongly believes that healing is greatly affected by the amount of rest that a patient gets before and after surgery. Some patients can see immediate results after Lasik eye surgery, but it generally takes about six months or so for one's eyes to fully adjust and stop changing. The goal of Lasik eye surgery is to make the patient depend less on corrective eye wear.