Laser Eye Surgery PreOp® Patient Education

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Your doctor has recommended that you undergo Laser-In-Situ Keratomileusis - or LASIK Laser surgery - to correct a vision problem. But what does that actually mean?
The human eye is constructed like a camera ... with a clear lens in the front and light-sensitive tissue at the rear. This tissue makes up the retina which acts like photographic film.
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In an eye that has perfect vision, light rays passing through the pupil are focused by the lens to fall precisely at the center of the retina. There are many common problems that can affect the eye and prevent light rays from focusing properly on the retina.
Three of these problems, myopia - or nearsightedness; hyperopia - or farsightedness; and astigmatism can often be corrected or reduced with the use of LASIK laser surgery.
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Myopia, or nearsightedness, occurs when the shape of the eye is too long or the curve of the cornea is too extreme. In this case, light rays are focused on a point in front of the retina - instead of on the retina itself.
Hyperopia, or farsightedness, occurs when the shape of the eye is too short. In this case, light rays are focused on a point behind the retina.
Astigmatism occurs when the cornea is unevenly curved,
causing light rays to fall off center or not to focus properly at all.
In either case, LASIK laser surgery can be used to flatten all or part of the cornea ... allowing your doctor to cause the focal point of light entering the eye to fall more closely to the center of the surface of the retina.
LASIK laser surgery is a relatively simple and nonintrusive procedure that is designed to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses. LASIK laser surgery generally does not have any effect on a patient's overall health and there are no risks in choosing not to have the surgery.
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Your doctor understands that all medical care benefits from close collaboration between physician and patient -- so be sure to review, with your doctor, all risks and alternatives and make sure you understand the reasons behind the recommendation for this particular procedure.
Now let's talk in detail about the procedure your doctor has recommended. That particular recommendation was based on a number of factors:
the state of your health,
the severity of your condition,
an assessment of alternative treatments or procedures and finally,
the risks associated with doing nothing at all.
And remember, the final decision is up to you. No one can force you to undergo a surgical procedure against your will.
When it comes to treating nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism ...
LASIK Laser surgery is a popular option for those who qualify.
The only alternative to surgery is to rely on glasses or contact lenses.
Now I'd like to introduce you to another important member of the medical team -- the nurse.
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[@isseume]

Nah bruh, I'm too scared. I'll keep wearing glasses.

[@ryansample6016]

***** Do rich and/or powerful people have issues with vision?

[@AnaKk1N]

***** I just lost 20 minutes from my life. Did you bought the book?

[@ingvildkvakestad]

isseume i WILL Get eye surgery I hate wearing glasses and lenses

[@negidpak]

Very well explained, Thanks. I One question, is there any risk in later stage after the surgery?

[@sunnybedi1775]

I got done in Nov. 2016 Blade free took about 5 to 7 minutes . So far I'm happy with this and by the way I'm 48 and diabetic. Should have got done early.

[@studentuser101]

+Sunny Bedi What state do you live in and what is the doctor's name? Any complaints you have?

[@sunnybedi1775]

I got it done in Los Angeles Dr. Finefield in Burbank.

[@yanitzaviorato1355]

so your eyes don't get sore for a few days after the numbness goes away?

[@muthusamy9297]

thanks to post.. v got a clear idea .. all our doubts get cleared.. feeling fearless.......

[@NikuNekoDoki]

M fine with glasses no way I'm doing this too my eyes!

[@greleti123]

Well I had one yesterday and it was AWESOME :D

[@krshah07]

very GOOD VIDEO......CLEARS...ALL THE DOUBTS IN PATIRNT'S MIND......NICE WORK

[@gopalkrishnakonar3828]

what is the food we should eat after the surgery

[@nerissachow7972]

Are you sure it's painless?

[@kaitlyncamera8539]

The actual pierce sure is, but when the anesthetic wears off, it hurts like giving birth from your eyes

[@KeepoHdee]

+Kaitlyn Camera oh god

[@nocturnallyinsane]

Just kill me first before you hold my eye down with that metal contraption!

[@ClonesVSClones]

is it hard not to blink for a whole 5 minutes?

[@yousuckcena]

Does this works

[@daisy334]

Am 13 my parent ask if I would like to do this to my eyes when am a little older..because I hate wearing classes.i do sports and most of the time I Broke them..and I heard so much about contacts that I don't want them;.can any one answer this question for me."are contacts as bad as people make them sound if so how" and how young do you have to be to go through this surgery?

[@negidpak]

I have undergone surgery a year ago. It is paineless surgery and take about a month for the cornea to heal up. Precaution is must. You may feel haze view when light fall on your eyes during night, but will get used to it eventually. If you love sports you can go for it. But It totally depends on the person personal choice. Consult a good doctor.I did go thourgh a lot of checks before the surgery was done.

[@adityaparajuli7374]

DAISY OCHOA My brother wore glasses most of his life, then he tried something called Wivits 2020, or something like that. Just google search it It did what it was supposed to do and he no longer needs his glasses. Hopefully this helps some of you out.

[@musousteven1930]

i cant focus on text and the environment very well unless im close with my left eye what does this mean

[@SuPerMan-xu4kx]

can I eligible for armed forces after LASIK surgery

[@Alisaaaish]

My mom said she'd allow me to get it in my late twenties, but this looks really scary..

[@tammycorbett5442]

You may have coverage for laser eye surgery, check into your health insurance plan. CAA Health & Dental offers coverage under their Extended Health Care Plan.

[@logantheredpanda1376]

What do they do when the person has to blink

[@rinpantua9493]

Daleiya Albarado I think they lubricate the eye with some kind of drop.

[@Belindagar123]

Does anyone know around how much it costs?!?

[@calvinchung1195]

1500-4000 depending on the experience of the doctor and type of machine hes using. Mine was on the higher end of the range

[@imcjsombillo]

Calvin Chung is it really painless?? and is the doctor gonna give u a medicine that will make you sleep so that u can't really move your eye because it's hard starring a light with our eyes :) please reply just asking..

[@calvinchung1195]

Youre awake and its totally painless. The doc will first put a local anesthesia eye drop so you wont feel a thing and keep rewetting your eye with drops. The light you stare into isnt bright enough to make you want to blink. Just focus looking straight. Even if you move slightly, the machine with correct its positioning. Just give it less work by trying to keep your eyes steady.

[@xNeptune1]

How old do I have to be to do this?

[@DangersGirl4Ev]

18+

[@SwopCovers]

Ve Zapata my friend got his when he was 16...

[@GothikQueen]

swopneelfly My friend got hers when she was 20 and now her sight has gotten worse... It's better if you do it around 22.

[@JustGalleryStuff]

Im losing vision, i really need this xc

[@bluebayan2000]

its not painfull but i am to small to go i also need a surgery

[@GamingProduction12]

Does Anyone Know If Syndicate Is OK?

[@mariagutierrez2421]

Great for the winnies that can't watch the real thing =)

[@rhysfenn4565]

I wanted this but now i dont do contacts

[@handle659]

They don't say what could happen if it goes wrong

[@toranggurning1346]

still scared because Final destination 5 /._./ dat eye scene tho

[@F22raptor46]

That's why I don't watch fucking movies like those lol

[@toranggurning1346]

+Stormsquad :v

[@jayzeljomy6786]

just don't put a drink on a water cooler and u will be fine

[@mohammedmansoor1722]

nice video

[@ysteven93]

numbing agents such as eyedrops

[@mav48185]

Still looks painful

[@user-tb2jy9lu3d]

They also do not tell you that the steroid drops after the procedure hasten the onset of cataracts far earlier in life. Absolutely ridiculous. The FDA has a lot of standards for Lasik and a ton of lawsuits have been filed. If your pupils are too big, you can have severe complications. Guess what? A lot of surgeons who do the procedure won't even measure your pupils...thus a lot of the lawsuits are from people after the fact. They care about sales, not your eyes.

[@Polioooo0]

5 minutes? Dang. Might consider this

[@Shelgo]

I'm thinking of it but it's thousands of dollars per each eye

[@KeepoHdee]

+Shelgo isnt it about 2k per eye?

[@naanaa36]

your eyes are clamped open so you cant blink or really move ur eyes

[@MightyElemental]

No thanks. I don't want my eye being sliced. xD

[@jagdishgrover2093]

MightyElemental hm

[@nztexodahit2917]

Wertgu

[@natalka2773]

well, my glasses made me so crazy that I did this!

[@AndrewsOpinion15]

I SO NEED SO FREAKING BAD !!!!!!!!

[@heatheranderson2004]

I'm fine with wearing glasses

[@61gamers70]

The info shared has no intention to honestly educate people because none of the risk discussed. Flap creation is introducing injury to the cornea nerve. This kind of video should be the only source of information. It is totally commercial.

[@61gamers70]

The info shared has no intention to honestly educate people because none of the risk discussed. Flap creation is introducing injury to the cornea nerve. This kind of video shouldnt be the only source of information. It is totally commercial.

[@Emohippiexxx]

Syndicate

[@riteshsengar8830]

Cooo laser light

[@Brunosautoshop]

better than fukin contacts :)

[@evangelistanick8075]

Bit scary, uh ~~

[@user-tb2jy9lu3d]

Check out lasikcomplications dot com to see the ugly truth behind Lasik and Lasek procedures. Even if it corrects your vision and WORKS for you, at night you can see halos, starbursts and other anomalies and some people get their vision for night driving rendered useless after the surgery. Some have had complications and, upon going back for corrections...made their sight even worse the second time when they were trying to reverse it.

[@DeadJ0ker27]

it's fucking clockwork orange.

[@jimmyman3259]

Poor syndicate

[@raphaela5477]

this surgery ruined my life.

[@britishchickinusa]

seriously?

[@raphaela5477]

unfortunatly yes... and i am not the only one.

[@TheDpo1]

Yes he is xD

[@predator98123]

fucking cool

[@darshan9raj]

go nature way,type Baba Ramdev -Yoga for Eye Diseases

[@BarrigaGregMercer]

18

[@attiaazmy]

Adele - Someone Like You

[@SuPerMan-xu4kx]

can I eligible for armed forces after LASIK surgery

[@britishchickinusa]

You should ask before doing it, when i was in 78-2006 it was not permitted, called Damage to Govt Property... seriously> weakens the eye so you cant be deployed but so much has changed now, i see fat soldiers all over the place, in my time they weighed ua every month to make sure we were within standards.

[@61gamers70]

The info shared has no intention to honestly educate people because none of the risk discussed. Flap creation is introducing injury to the cornea nerve. This kind of video shouldnt be the only source of information. It is totally commercial.