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		<title>Things You Should Know Before Lasik Eye Surgery</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:36:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AngelAnderson</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are one of the patients who have eye problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, you may probably have considered undergoing a refractive laser eye surgery to improve your vision so that you never need to wear glasses or contact lenses any more. Before you actually do lasik eye surgery, there are many things that you should know.</p>
<p>First of all, you should have an eye exam in a licensed eye clinic to see if you are a candidate for lasik eye surgery. If the patients’ vision is not stable, they will not be a suitable candidate for lasik eye surgery. This is also the reason why people under 21 years old or those whose hormones are fluctuating are recommended not to have lasik or any other kind of refractive eye surgery performed. There is about 6% of the American population who have carried out laser eye surgery may have a not favorable result. Some of them may need another eye surgery, but it is not advisable to proceed. Besides, patients who are pregnant or have weakened immune systems are also on the name list of unsuitable people for laser eye surgery. And the patients’ health history, especially any eye injuries or eye diseases, should also provide to the eye doctor to help him judge if you are suitable to undergo the eye surgery.</p>
<p>Then you should discuss the procedure of the eye surgery with your eye surgeon to find a best lasik eye surgery for yourself. For instance, what kind of eye surgery will be performed? Which instrument or laser techniques will be used? It is also important to know the possible complications of the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://blog.firmoo.com/lasik-vision-surgery">lasik eye surgery</a> sufficiently.</p>
<p>Finally, you should know the cost of each kind of eye surgery. It commonly varies greatly depending on the instrument, techniques, eye doctor, and eye clinic you choose and the condition of your eyes.</p>
<p>You may find the information on the internet or from any local eye clinic.</p>
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		<title>Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:03:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AngelAnderson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are having difficulty in reading then you might be suffering from presbyopia. This fairly common vision disorder usually occurs with advancing years, in the patients’ 40s. Presbyopia is caused by the thickening and hardening of the lens of the eye. Diagnosing the Need for Surgical Reversal of PresbyopiaSince Presbyopia is an age-related disease, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are having difficulty in reading then you might be suffering from presbyopia. This fairly common vision disorder usually occurs with advancing years, in the patients’ 40s. Presbyopia is caused by the thickening and hardening of the lens of the eye.</p>
<p><strong>Diagnosing the Need for Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia</strong><br />Since Presbyopia is an age-related disease, it is nothing to get alarmed about. Try and see if you have all the symptoms and visit an ophthalmologist to decide the best method for <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.2020eyesite.com/pdf/presbyopia treatment review.pdf">surgical reversal of Presbyopia</a>. You might need to go for presbyopia treatments if you: <br />* can’t read small print <br />* need to keep the material farther away to read it <br />* suffer eyestrain in reading<br />* can’t easily see the contrasts between small bits of texts <br />* ed increased light while doing reading or other works needing close look at objects</p>
<p><strong>Types of Presbyopia Treatments </strong><br />There are many Presbyopia treatments through which surgical reversal can be achieved. These include: <br />* Glasses: The use of corrective eye glasses, particularly progressive or bifocal lenses while reading is a common method of vision correction in this case. Single vision or focus glasses are usually prescribed just for the purpose of reading. These glasses will not help you see things across the room the way bifocals can. <br />* Contact Lenses: Some people prefer wearing contact lenses instead of corrective eye glasses due to their convenience. Interestingly, more and more people are opting for a ‘monovison’ setup where in one lens has correction for near sight while the other has correction for far sight. With both eyes open, vision is generally clear.<br />* Surgical Treatment: This is a permanent solution for presbyopia. These days, laser techniques such as Lasik are also used  for surgical reversal of presbyopia. </p>
<p><strong>Method of Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia</strong><br />Lasik is the most common of all <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.2020eyesite.com/pdf/pres_LAPR.pdf">presbyopia treatments</a>. In this method an incision is made and a flap is created in the cornea with the help of a surgical blade. Then laser is applied to remove the targeted tissue of the cornea to reshape it. The whole process takes just a few minutes and is quite painless.  </p>
<p>If you are worried about your failing eyesight, you can consult the eye specialists at the Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley. The center has the most modern equipment and one of the best treatment success rates in the state of California.</p>
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		<title>What to Expect after Lasik Surgery</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 03:07:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AngelAnderson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lasik surgery is a method of refractive surgery that is used in the process of correcting myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. The surgery is carried out by an ophthalmologist using laser techniques that are beneficial for the faster healing times a patient can expect. Lasik surgery is often chosen as an alternative to traditional corrective vision [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lasik surgery is a method of refractive surgery that is used in the process of correcting myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. The surgery is carried out by an ophthalmologist using laser techniques that are beneficial for the faster healing times a patient can expect.</p>
<p>Lasik surgery is often chosen as an alternative to traditional corrective vision methods such as glasses or contact lenses.</p>
<p>There are two methods of Lasik surgery. The first is the blade technique where a small hinged flap is cut into the cornea and lifted to one side while the laser carries out the corrective operation.</p>
<p>The second is the blade-less method and uses a high energy form of laser to carry out the same technique. Both methods are carried out with a minimal amount of pain to the patient.</p>
<p>Potential patients must undergo a consultation with a trained surgeon and a decision will ultimately be made based on the opinions of the surgeon and the benefits afforded to the patient if the procedure takes place.</p>
<p>If a patient decides to go ahead, it is recommended to stop wearing contact lenses as early as possible and revert to wearing glasses. Because contact lenses change the shape of the cornea, a period of settlement on the cornea surface is needed for an effective and safe procedure to be carried out.</p>
<p>On the day of surgery, the patient will be administered a relaxant medicine. The procedure itself lasts for around 30 minutes and begins with an anesthetic solution being dropped into the eye.</p>
<p>An instrument called a speculum is used to keep the eyelids open, and a ring will be placed over the eye to create suction on the cornea. If bladed surgery is being used, the flap will be cut and the suction ring will be removed.</p>
<p>The laser is then positioned and used to remove corneal tissue using a computer program to ensure the procedure is perfectly accurate. Patients may be aware of a smell similar to that of burning hair but shouldn&#8217;t’t feel much in the way of general discomfort.</p>
<p>Once the laser procedure is completed, a shield should be placed over the eye to allow the flap to seal. Care must be taken not to prod or rub the eye.<br />You should arrange to be picked up from the clinic where the surgery has been performed and resist the temptation to drive. Rest is recommended and a follow-up appointment should take place within 48 hours of surgery to check the healing process.</p>
<p>For the first month or so vision may fluctuate a little, but in the long-term a patient can expect a full return to perfect vision and freedom from the constraints of corrective vision methods.</p>
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<p>To learn much more about <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.allaboutlasereyesurgery.com/health/what-to-ask-your-lasik-surgeon-to-make-sure-they-are-using-the-correct-laser-approved-by-the-fda/">lasik surgery</a>, visit AllAboutLaserEyeSurgery.com where you&#8217;ll find this and much more, including the costs of lasik surgery, and other corrective laser eye surgeries.</p>
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