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Dr. recommends that LASIK be performed in a sterile environment
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| Not many LASIK surgeons operate in a sterile environment.
What to watch out for in eye surgery
By DR. SEAN KENNIFF
skenniff@wfor.cbs.com
Q: I am thinking about correcting my vision with laser eye surgery.
What are some of the common side effects?
A: Laser eye surgery corrects faulty vision by changing the shape of
the cornea. This reshaping focuses the image properly onto the retina.
According to Dr. William Rand at the Rand Eye Institute, when the
procedure is done correctly, most patients are very happy with the
results.
''Vision may be much better right away, but it won't be perfect,'' Rand
said. ``The first day after the surgery it may seem like you're looking
at a cheap television, but with progress over 90 days, it's like
looking at HDTV.''
With automated eye tracking software and customized reshaping
procedures, serious complications can almost be eliminated. But there
are still a few possible side effects. Some people will experience a
gritty discomfort or dryness of the eyes. Others may develop an
infection that requires antibiotics. Vision may be temporarily blurry,
or limited by excessive glare. And if the correction isn't sufficient,
or the improvement in vision deteriorates, a second procedure may be
required.
''The best way to avoid problems is to go to a licensed and accredited
surgical facility, where the procedures are performed with an
anesthesiologist, and in a sterile environment,'' Rand said.
Dr. Sean Kenniff is a neurologist who covers health issues for WFOR
CBS-4. Reach him at skenniff@wfor.cbs.com
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| serebel 2004-12-18, 10:11 pm |
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Sandy wrote:
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> surgical facility, where the procedures are performed with an
> anesthesiologist, and in a sterile environment,'' Rand said.
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> Dr. Sean Kenniff is a neurologist who covers health issues for WFOR
> CBS-4. Reach him at skenniff@wfor.cbs.com
Where the procedurea are performed with an anesthesiologist? Now I know
where Sean Kenniff's priorities are, $$$$$$$. an anesthesiologist would
be unnecessary and just drive up the cost of the surgery.
SErebel
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| Glenn - USAEyes.org 2004-12-20, 2:08 am |
| An anesthesiologist is absolutely unnecessary for LASIK. I suspect
that this quote was taken out of context. I have a call in to the
doctor for a clarification.
Glenn Hagele
Executive Director
Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance
Email to glenn dot hagele at usaeyes dot org
http://www.USAEyes.org
http://www.ComplicatedEyes.org
I am not a doctor.
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