Laser surgery, called Lasik, is indicated to treat vision problems such as up to 10 degrees of myopia, 4 degrees of astigmatism or 6 degrees of hyperopia, only takes a few minutes and allows excellent recovery, this surgery is used to alter the curvature of the cornea, which is located at the front of the eye, improving the way the eye focuses on the images , allowing for better vision.
After surgery, the person may stop wearing glasses or contact lenses and should only wear the eye drops indicated by the ophthalmologist during the time recommended by the ophthalmologist, which can be 1 to 3 months during convalescence.Learn about the types of eye drops and what they’re used for.
- Recovery is very fast and the person can begin to see everything without glasses or contact lenses.
- But in the first month after surgery it is necessary to follow certain precautions to avoid infections.
- Some important precautions include not rubbing the eyes.
- Wearing eye protection for 15 days.
- Resting and resting to recover faster.
- And putting on the eye drops indicated by the doctor.
- Find out what essential eye care is.
During the first month the eyes should be more sensitive to light, it is recommended to wear sunglasses and not wear makeup.In addition, it is recommended to avoid going to crowded places with little air circulation, such as the cinema or shopping center, to avoid contagion.
In the first 6 postoperative hours the ideal is that the person can sleep lying on his back so as not to squeeze his eyes, but the next day it is possible to resume the exercise whenever possible.a team sport or contact with others.
Risks of this surgery include inflammation or eye infection or worsening vision problems. After surgery, the person may experience some side effects such as blurred vision, circles around the lights, sensitivity to light and double vision that should be discussed with the doctor who may indicate what to do.
Lasik surgery is performed with the person awake and fully conscious, but to avoid feeling pain or discomfort, your doctor uses anesthetics in the form of eye drops a few minutes before the procedure.
During surgery, the eye stays open with a small device and, at this point, the person may feel slight pressure in the eye.The surgeon then removes a small layer of tissue from the eye and applies the laser to the cornea, closing the eye again. This surgery takes only 5 minutes in each eye and the laser is applied for approximately 8 seconds. A contact lens is placed to facilitate healing.
As soon as your doctor tells you to, the person can open your eyes and check the condition of your vision.The person is expected to fully regain vision without having to wear glasses from the first day of surgery, but this is common for onset or increase.sensitivity to light, especially in the first few days and therefore the person should not drive immediately after surgery.
To prepare for surgery, the ophthalmologist should perform several tests such as topography, pachymetry, corneal mapping, as well as pressure measurement and pupil dilation.Other tests that may indicate that a person needs personalized Lasik surgery include corneal tomography and eye aberrometry.
This surgery is not recommended for those who are not yet 18 years old, in case of pregnancy and also in case of:
When the person is not able to perform Lasik surgery, the ophthalmologist may indicate PRK surgery, which is indicated for people with a very thin cornea, or who have a pupil larger than the general population.See how PRK surgery and possible complications are performed.
The price of Lasik surgery varies between 3 and 6000 reais and can only be performed by the health plan when there are more than 5 degrees of myopia or a certain degree of hyperopia and only when the grade has been stable for more than a year.It should be noted that the release of surgery often depends on each health insurance.