Vision problems are one of the most common problems that most people can’t avoid. Whether it’s nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, they all affect and make it difficult to live our daily lives.There are many ways to solve vision problems. One method that can help you regain your original clear vision is LASIK.
LASIK has the advantage of not having to worry about wearing glasses or contact lenses, allowing more freedom in life, making it convenient to exercise or play certain sports, and is also suitable for people who have to work in certain jobs that prohibit wearing glasses.
In addition, LASIK for those who have used glasses before can also be a way to improve your personality. If you are interested, today UFABET we will explain LASIK in detail!
LASIK is a surgical procedure that can correct vision problems, such as nearsightedness , farsightedness, or even astigmatism. It uses a laser to change the shape and curvature of the cornea according to the precise calculation of vision values. This allows light reflected into our eyes to refract, causing the light to focus on the retina. This results in clear vision again.
Advantages of LASIK
- LASIK is a permanent treatment for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
- Short recovery period, no need to close the eyes after surgery and no need to stay overnight in the hospital.
- It is a painless surgery. No need for injections or general anesthesia. Only local anesthesia is used.
- Visual quality returns to full efficiency quickly.
- Long-term cost savings from not needing glasses and contact lenses.
Side effects of LASIK
There are many possible side effects of LASIK, depending on the type of surgery and the individual. Some people may not have any side effects from LASIK, while others may have side effects that vary in symptoms and duration. Common side effects after LASIK include:
- Dry eyes are a common symptom among those who have LASIK. Using artificial eye drops can help reduce dry eyes and make your eyes feel more comfortable.
- Red eyes from bleeding under the conjunctiva, which is a mild symptom and will gradually decrease within 2 weeks.
- Seeing bright lights at night, which usually improves within 1 month.
Patients who are eligible for LASIK surgery are those with the following vision problems:
Myopia (Nearsightedness) Patients who cannot see objects that are far away clearly but can see objects that are close up clearly, which is cause by a cornea that is too curved or an eyeball that is too long.
Hyperopia (farsightedness) is when a person cannot see objects that are close up clearly. This is cause by the cornea being less curve than normal (flat) or the eyeball being too short. In the case of presbyopia, this is usually cause by the deterioration of the eye muscles due to age.
Astigmatism: Patients have unclear vision because the refraction of light that hits the retina is not consistent and focuses on the same plane.
Myopia and presbyopia are cause by the normal process of myopia, which is cause by the cornea being too curved or the eyeball being too long, making it difficult to see far away clearly. However, as we age, the muscles used to refract light in the cornea begin to deteriorate, so they are no longer strong enough to squeeze the cornea into a convex lens as before, making it difficult to see up close clearly. In cases like this, it can also be treat with LASIK.