Most patients who suffer from poor vision dream about a day when they can see clearly without the use of corrective lenses. For many of them, having Dallas LASIK surgery is a great way to realize that dream.
Advancements in laser eye surgery have made it an extremely safe procedure. In fact, with an experienced surgeon, the risk of serious complication is less than 1 percent. As a medical procedure, it still carries a small risk. However, improvements in the field of laser vision correction have advanced dramatically and continue to improve results and decrease risk.
Will My Age Affect The Outcome Of LASIK?
In the past, it was far less common to perform Dallas LASIK surgery on older patients as it was believed age could increase risk of complications. Today, however, studies suggest there is little difference in the success of this procedure for patients whether they are in their 20s or 40s and older. New technologies allow surgeons more options for treating vision problems, no matter the age.
For example, CustomVue Wavefront-guided LASIK, a tool for both diagnosis and guiding the corneal correction, allows for a more exact mapping of each person’s corneal imperfections. This map is used to guide the laser in correction those aberrations, allowing for a more precise correction of a broader range of vision problems.
Increasing Patient Satisfaction With LASIK
They vast majority of LASIK patients find the experience extremely satisfying and the results spectacular. However, a few things have helped increase even more these satisfactory outcomes.
Better screening procedures: Not everyone is an ideal candidate for the surgery. While for many people, it provides superior vision, the quality of results will depend entirely on each individual’s case. Technology advancements have improved both the level of correction for patients who, in the past, may not have been LASIK candidates and the screening process for determining who would benefit from the surgery
Training and experience: Using an experienced, well-qualified surgeon can greatly diminish the chances of complications and dissatisfaction after surgery. Not everyone’s eyes are the same; in fact, hardly anyone’s are. A doctor who is using the most advanced laser technologies like CustomVue can give you better, more individualized results.
Potentials Risks After Surgery
There are a variety of possible complications a LASIK patient might experience. The most often reported complications are glare and sensitivity to light; visual fluctuations; halos or starbursts surrounding light sources; and dry eyes.
Even the most common of these are temporary complications and resolve on their own a few days after the surgery. Decreasing the risk of complications from LASIK eye surgery starts with finding the right doctor. An experienced surgeon will give better results and decrease the risk of complications.
If you’re ready to discover whether you are a candidate for Dallas LASIK eye surgery, schedule a consultation with Dr Harvey Carter today.
