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| Q. Is LASIK painful? |
| A. An anesthetic is used prior to
surgery, so the actual procedure is generally painless. Also, because a protective
flap of corneal tissue is left in place, the recovery period following LASIK is remarkably
short. Some patients do report slight discomfort which is usually gone within 12 to
24 hours. |
| Q. Will I be able to see without glasses or contact lenses? |
| A. Before deciding whether LASIK is
right for you, it should be considered that some patients will still need a small
prescription for certain tasks. Also, most patients will need reading glasses at
some point. However, about 65% of patients can see 20/20 after the procedure and 95%
can see 20/40 or better, which is legal vision for driving. |
| Q. How long will it take for me to see again? |
| A. Because of the protective flap of
corneal tissue which is folded back into place after LASIK, the recovery time for most
patients is remarkably brief. Often vision returns within a day or so. |
| Q. Could I go blind? |
| A. No one has become blind as a
result of LASIK, despite the large numbers of patients who have undergone the procedure.
However, LASIK is a surgery, and like all surgeries there are risks to be
considered as well as benefits. |
| Q. What changes can happen as I get older? |
| A. The majority of people eventually need
reading glasses whether or not they have undergone LASIK. Also, certain conditions
such as cataracts can develop in anyone. |
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