Refractive errors and quality of life
The effect of uncorrected refractive errors is often studied but what about being dependent on glasses and contacts? Does that influence your quality of life?
The effect of uncorrected refractive errors is often studied but what about being dependent on glasses and contacts? Does that influence your quality of life?
Eye makeup when applied and removed correctly should not be harmful to your eye health but there are certain risks involved in the use of eye makeup.
Blade-less LASIK involves a femtosecond laser that creates millions of micron-sized bubbles at pre-determined positions inside the cornea that gently separate the layers of corneal tissue.
Fortunately, most patients agree that it is a pain-free procedure. You may experience some discomfort like someone is pressing on your eye.
The procedure itself takes about 15 minutes per eye.
Myth: Glasses and contacts are cheaper than LASIK. Fact: Not taking into consideration that seeing without a visual aid is priceless, LASIK can actually save you money.
Healing is different for each patient. There is no set timeline for recovery.
LASIK is a laser vision correction procedure that treats refractive errors permanently.
Yes, you can swim after Lasik! Spring is the best time to have laser vision correction as you can resume some water activities after just two weeks after surgery. Diving and deep-sea adventures will have to be at least a month after surgery.
Myth: People with refractive errors cannot excel in sports. Fact: Many professional athletes wear contact lenses or had LASIK.