Would One Benefit from Laser Eye Surgery
Posted on June 12, 2009
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Hundreds of thousands of Americans wear eye glasses or contact lenses.Are you one of them and have you been wondering how can you benefit from laser eye surgery? The surgery sure offers clear vision without the need to wear eye glasses or contact lenses.As with any other medical surgery, there are pros and cons.Here are some advantages and disadvantages which may help you decide if laser eye surgery is right for you.
Pros:
* It eliminates the need to wear glasses or contact lenses and offers clear vision without them.
* Laser eye surgery costs a lot less than if you were to buy glasses or contact lenses for the rest of your life.
* The procedure is quick and painless and one can return to work almost immediately after the surgery has taken place.
Cons:
* Laser eye surgery may not be as inexpensive if your doctor tells you that you would still need glasses after the eye surgery. The surgery can cost $500 per eye.Only a doctor can determine if you would need glasses after eye surgery or not.
* You must be evaluated by the doctor to see if you are a good candidate for laser eye surgery.
* In some cases the patients eye sight did not get as better as thought and so one might need glasses. In rare cases the vision became worse than before after the surgery.
General Advice:
* If you are thinking about laser eye surgery, consult a doctor which has seen a lot of patients for this procedure and has delivered successful results.
* If your doctor tells you that you are not a good candidate for laser eye surgery, it’s best to drop the idea.
* Also get a second opinion from another doctor. It may cost a few extra bucks but it is well worth the effort.
Eye sight is the most precious sense and care must be taken to protect it. Discuss with your doctor the pros and cons of laser eye surgery so you can make a better decision for yourself. This article is not to be taken as a medical advice. Consult you doctor and follow your doctor’s recommendations.
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