Laser Eye Surgery

Laser eye surgery is a modern procedure that cures both long sightedness and short sightedness. Available to people of 18 years and over, the painless procedure is becoming a trusted way to permanently cure vision problems. Not only is Laser Eye Surgery technology becoming more advanced, the technology to test eye sight is also improving. This means that the results from the procedure can be properly monitored, allowing a patient to see the increase in their eyesight. Laser eye surgery Melbourne has been shown to cure vision problems, but to also enhance eyesight to better than ever. When considering Laser Surgery, a patient must be aware of several factors. Though available to people of 18 years and over, it is recommended that a patient be over 20 years of age before undergoing the procedure. The prescription for glasses, or Refractive Error, should also be stable to avoid complications. There are also several medical issues, such as diabetes, that make having the procedure unwise, however an experienced Refractive Surgeon is able to determine these in preoperative tests. LASIK surgery involves the use of carefully controlled pulses of a specially designed Laser aimed directly at the cornea. The number of pulses and diameter of the Laser are controlled by advanced computer technology, allowing an experienced surgeon to re-shape the cornea. After the treatment, it is advised that the eyes are rested for several hours. Any discomfort experienced should be within this time, normally passing within six hours. The patient can return to work the next day, though it is advised that they don’t drive or operate heavy machinery for 24 hours. It is also advised to avoid contact sport that could put the eyes in danger for several weeks.