When you hear the word “laser” you probably think of something used in science fiction novels and movies. But for those who live in the real world, laser surgery is a real thing. Lasik surgery is the most common type of laser eye surgery and its goal is to correct vision problems caused by irregularities in the cornea. If you’re reading this article, chances are you’re curious about whether or not this surgery is right for you. If so, then keep reading to learn more about who is a good candidate for Lasik surgery.
What is Lasik?
Lasik is an acronym for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis. This surgery is one of several types of eye surgery that aims to correct vision problems. The cornea is the clear front cover of your eye that lets light in and focuses images on the retina. If there are irregularities in the cornea, light entering the eye may not be focused correctly and you may experience visual problems like blurry vision or double vision. Lasik surgery is one of the most common types of vision correction surgery, and is typically done on people who have tried other methods of vision correction and found them unsuccessful.
Why is Lasik surgery recommended?
There are a number of reasons why a person might be recommended for Lasik surgery. For example, if you have had previous eye surgeries or other eye conditions like astigmatism or cataracts, you may be advised to have Lasik surgery. If you have had Lasik surgery in the past and had a successful outcome, you may be recommended to have another surgery. If you are nearsighted (have trouble seeing things that are far away), you may be recommended for Lasik surgery.
Cornea irregularities
One of the reasons why a person may be recommended for Lasik surgery is because of irregularities in the cornea. The cornea is the layer at the front of the eye that allows light to enter the eye. If the cornea is irregular, it may cause blurry vision and other visual problems. The cornea is made up of a protein called collagen, which is why it is sometimes referred to as a “ball of yarn.” If the cornea is irregular, it may have too much or too little collagen, which may cause irregularities in the cornea. This irregularity may be the result of an injury or an eye disease like keratoconus.
Keratoconus
Keratoconus is a disease that causes the cornea to become irregular. If you have keratoconus, you may experience irregularities in your vision, glare, and decreased vision. If you have keratoconus, you are advised to have Lasik surgery as soon as possible. If you have had Lasik surgery before and it did not improve your vision, you may be advised to have a second surgery. If you have had Lasik surgery before and it has been successful, you may not be advised to have another surgery.
Astigmatism
Astigmatism is a condition in which the cornea is irregular and light entering the eye is focused on different parts of the retina. If you have astigmatism, you may experience blurry vision, glare, and decreased vision. If you have astigmatism, you are advised to have Lasik surgery as soon as possible. If you have had Lasik surgery before and it did not improve your vision, you may be advised to have a second surgery. If you have had Lasik surgery before and it has been successful, you may not be advised to have another surgery.
Cornea irregularities and keratoconus
If you have cornea irregularities and keratoconus, you may experience irregularities in your vision, glare, and decreased vision. If you have cornea irregularities and keratoconus, you are advised to have Lasik surgery as soon as possible. If you have had Lasik surgery before and it did not improve your vision, you may be advised to have a second surgery. If you have had Lasik surgery before and it has been successful, you may not be advised to have another surgery.
Conclusion
If you have cornea irregularities, you may experience irregularities in your vision, glare, and decreased vision. If you have cornea irregularities, you are advised to have Lasik surgery as soon as possible. If you have had Lasik surgery before and it did not improve your vision, you may be advised to have a second surgery. If you have had Lasik surgery before and it has been successful, you may not be advised to have another surgery.