Lasik is more a six-month process than a 20-Minute Miracle.
Clarity of vision after surgery will depend greatly on the procedure,
your original
refractive error, and complications (if any). Patience is a
virtue required of refractive surgery recipients.
It is reported that Lasik,
All-Laser Lasik,
CK, and
Intacs
provide clarity almost immediately after surgery while
PRK,
LASEK, and
Epi-Lasik may take a few days to weeks.
It is not unusual for the immediate post-operative presence of
complications such as ghosts, arcs,
starbursts,
halos,
regular and irregular
astigmatism, and other potential problems that can significantly
reduce clarity from a short period of time to permanently. Usually
these symptoms dissipate with healing over a period of weeks or
months, however additional treatment may be necessary if such problems
occur.
If you are experiencing any difficulty with your post-operative
vision, tell you doctor and ask for a plan-of-action. Don't be surprised
if that plan-of-action is to wait.
The
IOL based
P-IOL and
RLE are significantly more invasive surgeries than Lasik, All-Laser
Lasik, CK, Intacs, PRK, LASEK or Epi-Lasik and have a very different
and longer recovery period.
If you continue to experience complications after six months,
it is reasonable to assume the complication is permanent and may
require a more aggressive response.
If you are ready to choose a doctor to be evaluated for conventional
or custom wavefront Lasik, All-Laser Lasik, PRK, LASEK, Epi-Lasik,
NearVision CK, RLE, or any
refractive surgery procedure, we highly recommend you consider
a doctor who has been evaluated and certified by the USAEyes
nonprofit organization. Locate a USAEyes Evaluated & Certified
Lasik Laser Eye Surgery Doctor.
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