Michael asks…
Is there a flap created with bladeless lasik intralase?
Like the flap that is created with traditional bladed lasik. Does it exist with intralase? Because I am aware of the problem of the flap in bladed lasik never healing and being able to be dislodged under certain circumstances in the future and I am wondering if intralade bladeless lasik has the same flap concerns.
admin answers:
Yes, a flap is created with your basic LASIK. There is another option called PRK which they now say is actually better than LASIK. Keep in mind though with PRK, it is a 7 day recovery period vs 24 hours with LASIK. What they do with PRK is literally buffer off the top few layers of your cornea leaving abrasions on the eye. If you qualify for laser vision correction and go with PRK, make sure you get some post treatment pain killers and plan on taking a week off work. Believe me, when I had PRK done a little over a year ago, I didn't have anything for the pain and I wondered what in the heck I was thinking in the 1st place. When I had an enhancement a few months ago due to one eye settling at 20/40 I had post surgical meds and it was smooth sailing.
Joseph asks…
Anyone with glares/halos BEFORE lasik have increased problems or lesser?
lasik surgury scheduled in 7 days. I just started feeling nervous and many questions if its worth the risk?
Note: I have astigatism, nearsighted and a thin cornea flap.
admin answers:
The higher your preop prescription is and the smaller the operative diameter is -- the greater your chance will be to experience post op halos. So talk to your surgeon about making sure to use the largest possible operative optical zone. Because your cornea appears to be somewhat thin, though, there is a limit to how large the operative optical zone can be because the larger the operative zone is the more corneal tissue is removed in the surgery. I really can't predict this for you, though, because I don't have the actual numbers in front of me. So, I would recommend talking this out in depth with your surgeon. He would be in the best position to counsel you in regard to this. Good luck!
Helen asks…
Lasik Followup - Cotton Fiber Underneath Corner of Flap - What does it mean for me?
I had my three week post-op followup with my local optometrist. Everything had been fine up until today - my Dr. said that there is what looks like a small cotton fiber underneath the flap on the edge in my right eye. Not hanging out or just partial, completely underneath, the edge. I haven't noticed any changes in vision, except dryness is worse in the right eye.
What does that little fiber mean for me? Can it move around underneath the flap and cause problems, or am I just another kid stuck with pencil lead broke off in his eye, metaphorically speaking?
admin answers:
That doesn't happen very often, but it's not that serious.. It won't move around all that much if at all, but what they'll probably do is have to re-create the flap to get it out and put the flap down again, which is fine (Your eyes are the fastest healing parts of your body!) It will just take longer to heal. Leaving it in there can cause an abrasion (scratched cornea) and you may have a scar (that you won't be able to actually see w/ the naked eye). Your lasik surgeon should be able to do all this w/out any charges to you. You'll be fine!
C.T.
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Donald asks…
Touching your eyes after laser surgery?
Okay, me and my brother are having an argument over laser surgery. He told me that after a person has laser surgery, they cannot touch their eyes or the flap would mess up and destroy their vision. I argued and said that they can touch their eyes as long as their not to rough. He also said that they can't play any sports and if something hits their eyes, they become blind. I was wondering who is right. Also, are these problems for lasik, prk, or what.
Thanks. Please do not answer this question unless you have some knowledge of the subject.
admin answers:
I had Lasik 9 years ago. Immediately after the surgery, you are not permitted to touch your eyes just in case you dislodge the flap. This assumes that your Lasik includes the cutting of a flap. There are some new methods where cutting the flap in not needed. If you dislodge the flap, you will not be able to see from that eye until the doctor realigns it for you.
During my first follow up visit with my doctor, a 15 year old boy came in crying because he inadvertently rubbed his eyes that morning and dislodge the flap. He could not see a thing and was very scared. The doctor was able to realign everything without complications.
Sports should be out until the doctor tells you that the flap has healed. The healing process should not be more than a week or two.
Daniel asks…
Tension headaches 10 days after lasik?
I'm sure I am just freaking out but on and off for the past 3-4 days I have kind of tension or pressure type headaches on each side of my temples and kind of around my eyes. I went for my week checkup last Friday and Dr. noted no problems with the flap said will see you in a month so I am not sure. I have heard some people tell me it's probably from the dry eyes or possible eye strain or that the nerves that were severed are healing.. Just putting the question out there. Thanks
admin answers:
Your eyes are probably trying to get used to having their vision altered. Once your eyes become used to seeing differently, the headaches should stop. This may be a side effect that is simply affecting you more harshly than most people but this should go away after a while. People react differently to operations because people are born differently. But keep visiting your doctor just in case though, he knows your health conditions better than I do.
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