Lasik Eye Surgery

Editor: Miss Fitness About Lasik Eye Surgery   What is Lasik?   Is Lasik Right For You?   The Cost of Lasik   Is Lasik Dangerous?   Custom Lasik   Bladeless Lasik   How to Pick a Surgeon   How to Prepare for Lasik   What to expect During Lasik   What to expect After Lasik How to Prepare for LASIK Surgery Preparing for any type of surgery is important. Make sure you have everything ready and have followed all of your doctors instructions. While preparing for LASIK eye surgery may not be difficult, there are some things you need to do before LASIK...

Here are some FDA recommendations based on your contact lenses:
• Soft contact lenses should be removed for at least two weeks prior to LASIK evaluation.
• Rigid gas permeable lenses should be removed for at least three weeks prior to LASIK evaluation.
• Hard lenses should be removed for at least four weeks prior to LASIK evaluation.

When you meet the doctor to discuss LASIK eye surgery, let him know about any past or present medical and eye conditions. Note all medications you are currently taking or are allergic to. It is important to disclose everything to your doctor before deciding if LASIK is right for you.

After you’ve gone over personal information to the doctor, discuss if you are a good candidate for LASIK surgery. Let him explain the risks, benefits, and alternatives of the surgery as well as what you can expect from beginning to end.

Cease the use of any lotions, perfumes, or creams the day before the surgery as well as any makeup that may cause debris to get in the eye. The doctor may even request that you scrub and wash out your eyes for a good time before LASIK surgery to prevent the chance of any type of infection.

Finally, you should definitely arrange with a loved one for transportation to and from the LASIK surgery. Before LASIK surgery some doctors will arrange for you to take some medicine to help you relax that could impair your vision and reaction time. After LASIK surgery you may need a few days to recover your vision, hence the need to arrange for a drive home.