LASIK Consultation
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LASIK Consultation
When considering LASIK surgery, it is essential to talk to your doctor and discuss all aspects of the surgery thoroughly, clearing any doubts. You may also do plenty of research into the risks and about the surgeon performing your surgery before taking the final decision.
Once you have decided to go forward with the surgery, you will be scheduled for a LASIK consultation for a comprehensive eye exam and thorough evaluation if you are the right candidate for LASIK surgery. This assessment will also determine the outcome of your surgery. LASIK surgery is performed to reshape your cornea, so detailed corneal topography measurement of your cornea’s shape and thickness is needed to confirm if it is safe for you to undergo this surgery.
The examination may be carried out by your family ophthalmologist and repeated by your LASIK surgeon again to confirm the measurements, which are crucial for surgical decision-making. Sometimes the evaluation may be done on the same day of the surgery. During the LASIK consultation, a comprehensive eye examination is done to determine your eyeglasses’ power and assess the health of your eyes. This is done by dilating your pupils, and the interior of your eyes is examined.
The LASIK consultation generally lasts for about 2-3 hours. The following aspects will be assessed, and you can expect to discuss with your doctor:
- Your complete medical history. This includes your full health condition and the presence of medical conditions, like diabetes. Certain medical conditions and medications like steroids may make LASIK surgery, not a good alternative to affect the healing process.
- Your prescription power and eye health: These determine not only surgical parameters but also the expected outcome of your surgery. Your doctor will answer all your queries and discuss in detail the risks, benefits, and complications involved in LASIK.
- If post-surgery enhancements are required and factors determining the need for a retreatment.
- You can ask your surgeon any doubts you may have related to LASIK, your expectations from the procedure, and how it fits your specific vision considerations.
If you are experiencing eye problems that affect your vision, LASIK laser eye surgery could be the answer. Talk to one of our surgeons to discover whether or not laser eye surgery is best for you. We are one of the best providers of laser eye treatments in Waxahachie, Texas. Call our laser eye care center at 469-505-2020.
At Texas Eye and Cataract, we know how important it is to see life with clear vision. We understand that being your best means seeing your best.