Custom LASIK - Eye Doctor

	*All About LASIK*
		I'm sure most of you have heard about LASIK and custom LASIK by now. Everyone's talking about how wonderful LASIK is. So if the procedure is so great, what's stopping you? First of all, may I recommend that you find out how LASIK works. Discovering the "hows" and "whys" of LASIK will give you a better understanding of this amazing procedure and help you make an informed decision when it comes to your eyes.





	I've taken the liberty of mapping out the LASIK process for those Earthlings wondering how it all happens. Consultation You'll meet with my eye doctor Earth Partner in your town for a one-on-one consultation absolutely free! This is a great way to find out everything you've ever wanted to know about LASIK or custom LASIK without any commitment or pressure. If you've ever wondered about LASIK o custom LASIK , go see my Earth Partner and let him/her answer your questions, review your eye health and history, and help you decide if you're ready for the next step. Did I mention you can do all of this investigating for free?? Examination Once you've done your research, met the eye doctor and decided custom LASIK is for you, you'll go in for a thorough, in-depth eye exam. The eye doctor will check out your eye health, do a few tests, and make sure you are completely healthy and ready to have custom LASIK. Once the eye doctor gives you the go ahead, you should be jumping for joy at this point. Then, you'll determine the best day for the procedure, and you're ready to roll! LASIK Day Today's the big day! The eye doctor and friendly staff make you feel at home and get you all ready for the quick and painless surgery. The eye doctor puts a few numbing drops in your eye, carefully works his magic with the state-of-the-art laser, and it's all over in just minutes! Your eyes may feel a bit irritated at first, but a long nap leaves you feeling - and seeing - better than ever! Make sure you bring a caring friend along to drive you home. Many people are back to work the very next day! Clear Vision! Now that you can see your alarm clock in the morning, read the street signs with ease, and do all the things contacts and glasses got in the way of, you feel like a new person! Seeing the world through your own eyes is the best feeling in the world - just ask the millions of Americans who've visited my Earth Partners! So just sit back and enjoy the view! LASIK Man Answers Your Questions About LASIK What is LASIK? The key to understanding custom LASIK is to understand how the eye works. Sharp, clear vision is the result of light rays passing through the cornea, pupil and lens and focusing directly upon the retina. If the cornea is not round, or it is too steep or too flat in relation to the length of the eye, light rays focus either in front of or behind the retina resulting in "refractive errors" such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. The cornea is the clear surface of the eye. Many people who are nearsighted place contact lenses on their eyes to improve the way the cornea focuses light. Custom LASIK is just another way of improving the way the cornea focuses light. Nearsightedness Nearsightedness, or myopia, occurs when the cornea is too rounded. With nearsightedness, the eye's refractive power is too strong, or the eyeball is too long, thus forcing the image to be focused in front of the retina of the eye rather than upon it as would be with normal vision. When light focuses in front of the retina, near objects can be seen clearly, but far objects appear blurry. Farsightedness Farsightedness, or hyperopia, is caused when the cornea is too flat and hence causes light to focus behind the retina. With farsightedness, the eye's refractive power is too weak or the eyeball is too short, thus forcing the image to be focused behind the retina of the eye causing far objects to be seen clearly and near objects to appear blurred. Astigmatism Astigmatism is caused when the cornea is shaped irregularly - like a football, preventing light from converging on the retina. Instead, some parts of the image focus on the retina, while others focus behind it or in front of it. This has the effect of bending light inconsistently and causes blurred images. Astigmatism can occur in addition to nearsightedness and farsightedness. How does LASIK work? LASIK, or Laser in-Situ Keratomileusis, uses a cool laser light to reshape the cornea to your prescription, thus correcting the common problems of even high degrees of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. The goal of custom LASIK is to give you clear, natural vision so you won't need glasses or contacts any more! Custom LASIK combines the lifting of the corneal cap with the precision and accuracy of laser technology. A thin layer of the corneal cap is lifted by the microkeratome, and gently folded back. Then, the doctor uses the laser to reshape the internal tissue of the eye. The corneal cap is then replaced in its original position where it adheres quickly and seals itself without the use of stitches. Is LASIK right for me? There are a number of things that might make you a great candidate for custom LASIK. Your eye health, current prescription, history and eye shape will all help determine whether or not custom LASIK can help correct your vision and help you see without glasses or contacts. Cross your fingers - chances are you are a candidate! Can I afford LASIK? My Earth Partner will discuss your particular financial needs during your free custom LASIK consultation. There are a variety of financing options available to make having custom LASIK easy for everyone! Will I be able to see without my glasses/contacts? Can you believe that as many as 98% of LASIK procedures result in 20/40 vision or better? That percentage gets even higher with custom LASIK, which is performed by my Earth Partners. That's good enough to pass a driver's test! Since everyone's eyes are different, no one can determine exactly what your results will be. But with a careful study of your current eye condition, my Earth Partners are usually able to predict success. Keep in mind that if the eye doctor feels your results may be less than optimal, he or she will recommend you opt not to have custom LASIK. Does LASIK hurt? Custom LASIK is a relatively painless procedure, and the actual surgery lasts only seconds. Some patients describe a "scratchy" feeling for a short time following the surgery, but minor discomfort is only temporary. Eye drops and a nap usually take care of any discomfort! Is LASIK safe? The custom LASIK surgery has become so popular throughout the Universe because it offers so many benefits over other forms of laser vision correction: greater precision, less surface area to heal, less risk of scarring, less risk of corneal haze, less postoperative discomfort, less postoperative need for medications, and vision returns rapidly. The complication rate involved with custom LASIK is one of the lowest in the medical field! 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