Good Post-Op Lasik Care

One of the most marvelous advancements using modern technology is the Lasik
vision correction procedure, where in the space of fifteen minutes many
people can reduce or eliminate their reliance on glasses or contact lenses.
There is very little preparation for the surgery on the Lasik patient's
side, and the Lasik procedure itself takes less than twenty minutes.

With current technology and an excellent Lasik physician, there is a very
high success rate for nearly all Lasik surgeries.  Though not all patients
get or keep exactly 20/20 vision, there is a vast improvement in the Lasik
client's vision and dependence on corrective eyewear. 
The two most important factors under the patient's control is the choice
of the physician and good post-operative care.

After visiting a few physicians or clinics that perform Lasik procedures,
the client should have a very good idea of how they will be treated as
a patient of that doctor.  It is important to find a Lasik physician whose
staff is responsive to questions and worries, and who are willing to see
a post-operative Lasik client who is having a problem with their care.

This is one of the more common complaints of those folks that undergo
a Lasik procedure: insufficient information about post-operative Lasik
side effects, or a staff that simply says "Lots of people experience that,
no problem," when the patient actually should be seen by a member of the
staff.  A visit where the prospective Lasik patient talks with both the
physician and one or two members of the staff will get an idea of how well
a patient is welcomed once the Lasik procedure is completed.

During this initial investigative visit, the client should ask the Lasik
staff for a list of common, temporary side effects that can be experienced
after a Lasik procedure.  The staff member should describe any cases where
the patient should make a point of contacting the Lasik center, rather than
just enduring the side effect.  Cases of pain, intense itching, or seriously
blurred vision may indicate an infection or other serious problem, and
should be seen promptly.  It is truly very rare that any of these
complications exist after a Lasik procedure, but make sure that the center
is willing to see the patient if they think something is more than mildly
wrong.

One of the more common side effects after a Lasik operation is some form
of dry eye, which often occurs during the nighttime while asleep. 
Not only is this uncomfortable, but if the eyelid sticks even slightly to
the eye itself, it may dislodge the surgical flap done in the Lasik procedure,
and delay healing of the eye.  If this occurs, the Lasik center has several
different viscosities, or thicknesses, of eye drops to alleviate this
problem.  The staff should be promptly notified so this problem can be
addressed immediately.

A good, responsive staff surrounding an excellent Lasik physician is the
most important component in how to select a doctor. 
Interviewing the physician and staff about all aspects of the Lasik procedure,
both the procedure itself and post-operative care, is the best way to make
an excellent choice.