This treatment commonly helps in correcting vision problems such as far sightedness, near sightedness,astigmatism and presbyopia. It also helps to treat detached retinas and diabetic retinopathy. This article gives information about laser treatment for eyes.
There are three important laser treatment procedures –
- Lasik
- Lasek
- PRK
They differ a little from each other. None of these techniques need an overnight hospital stay.
Side effects
Common side effects of laser eye treatment include:
- Dry eye
- Visual fluctuations
- Sensitivity to light
- Glare
- Headache
- Loss of vision
- Double vision
- Infection
- Halos around light sources
- Ghosting
- Scratchiness and irritation
According to US Food and Drug Administration, people who undergo laser surgery have very less chances of getting side effects. This report shows that only 1%-5% of them experience side effects from laser surgery.
Some patients have also experienced severe risks from laser eye surgery. Side effects like diabetes, chronic dry eye and severe vision impairment are some of the outcomes of the surgery. These side effects are however not permanent.
Recovery after laser treatment for eyes
- Recovery time is a top concern for patients who undergo laser eye treatment. These treatments mostly have short recovery time.
- Laser eye surgery is also known as ambulatory surgery. It means you can walk in and out at your own convenience, the same day.
- Avoid driving on the same day. Do not stress your eyes and give time to adjust with the new shape.
- Most of the patients experience discomfort and mild pain, mostly in the form of itchiness and dry eye.
- A doctor gives you anti-inflammatory and antibiotic drops to use on the same day.
- Do not rub your eyes as warned by the doctor. It is a serious warning because poking around the eye can cause irritation or dislodge the flap and may result in loss of vision clarity.
- It is better to put eye drops in the eye and sleep.
