Is
20/20 vision guaranteed
Is
the surgery painful?
What
if I move my eye during the procedure?
When
can I resume normal activities?
Do
I need any medications following my surgery?
Why
should I choose Mr Kasaby or Mr Aggarwal for my eye surgery?
What
are the risks involved with PRK and LASIK?
How
long will the correction last?
Are
all Excimer lasers the same?
Is
20/20 vision guaranteed?
The results of laser vision are excellent, but 20/20 vision is not
always attained. In general, there is approximately 90% chance of each treated
eye seeing 20/25 or 20/20. The amount of pre-surgical refractive error is one of
the factors that influence your chance of seeing 20/20 following laser vision
correction. Both our surgeons produce high quality outcomes comparable to the
best refractive surgical centres in the world. TOP
Is the surgery
painful?
With PRK and LASEK there is no discomfort during surgery, but an aching pain
and foreign body sensation is common for the first 24-48 hours. During the LASIK
procedure patients occasionally feel a brief pressure sensation during the
formation of the corneal flap. The recovery following LASIK is much quicker than
with PRK, however, many patients have no discomfort whatsoever after LASIK. If
there is a mild foreign body sensation after LASIK it usually resolves within
three hours following the procedure. TOP
What
if I move my eye during the procedure?
The surgeon is observing and tracking your eye movements through the
microscope during the procedure. If any large eye movements occur, then the
surgeon can lift his foot off the laser pedal and the laser will stop. The
technology has safeguards built into it that will allow the physician to resume
treatment to the appropriate area of the cornea once the eye is re-aligned. In
addition, at LaserSight we use the VISX Star 3 active pupil tracker for maximum
safety and accuracy. TOP
When
can I resume normal activities?
Many patients drive themselves to the first post-operative visit
following LASIK. Typically patients are able to resume work the day following
LASIK and are able to resume normal exercise a few days after LASIK. With PRK
the vision remains blurred during the first few days and therefore driving may
be difficult for the first few days, especially if both eyes receive PRK on the
same day. TOP
Do I need any
medications following my surgery?
Yes. PRK patients use drops for one month to help prevent corneal haze
formation. LASIK patients use drops for one to two weeks. TOP
Why
should I choose Mr. Kasaby or Mr. Aggarwal for my eye surgery?
-Our doctors are accredited consultant eye surgeons
both within and outside the NHS. They have extensive refractive surgery experience
and have
successfully completed thousands of eye operations. We pride ourselves on
excellent surgical outcomes and personalised professional service. Both doctors
have been accredited by the Royal College of Ophthalmology that evaluates the
quality of care and surgical outcomes of eye surgeons.
-Mr Kasaby or Mr. Aggarwal will personally perform the entire
pre-operative counseling / evaluation, the surgery, as well as all
post-operative care. We do not use sub-consultant grade doctors.
-We do not rush patients through our clinics, and we treat each patient's
special refractive needs.
-We are not a laser only centre and are therefore able to provide you
with the most suitable refractive procedure which may not necessarily be laser
treatment.
-We do all our refractive surgery in private hospital operating theatres
with the highest standards of equipment and medical support.
-All of your questions regarding laser vision correction will be
answered.
-All your consultations and treatment will be LOCAL, in Southend,
Brentwood or Chelmsford, Whichever is more convenient to you. TOP
What
are the risks involved with PRK, LASEK and LASIK?
It is impossible to list every possible side effect of laser vision
correction. Fortunately, complications and side effects are not common. Possible
side effects of PRK include pain for the first two days, blurred vision for the
first week, haze or scar formation as the cornea heals, reduced night vision
(can occur more frequently in patients with large pupils), temporarily elevated
eye pressure when taking post-operative steroid eye drops, and loss of best
corrected visual acuity (very rare). LASIK has similar risks as PRK but with
LASIK there is less area to heal, less risk of corneal haze, and less
discomfort. During the pre-operative evaluation, your surgeon will answer all
your questions about the risks of laser vision correction for your particular
case. TOP
How
long will the correction last?
The corneal shape is permanently altered and regression after the
procedure is unusual. It is possible that your distance vision may fluctuate
slightly over the years, but the eyes are generally quite stable one month after
laser vision correction. If both eyes are corrected fully for the distance then
reading glasses are typically needed in the mid 40's because of Presbyopia. TOP
Are
all excimer lasers the same?
No. We use the VISX excimer laser with the most updated software available.
The VISX laser is the first to be approved by the FDA (Food and Drugs Administration)
for use in the United States. Only a few lasers achieved this status. We use
the VISX Star 3 laser with the active pupil tracker to obtain excellent results,
and optimize patient safety. Some surgeons use "black box" lasers
that are not approved by the FDA. TOP
