Dr. Sylvester is the chief surgeon at LasikPlus refractive surgery center in Oklahoma City, and also sees patients at our Eye Care Oklahoma clinic in Moore. Below are some common questions our patients have regarding LASIK. Please contact our office for more information or visit
www.lasikplus.com for more in-depth information on refractive surgery.
Why Should I have LASIK?
If you're stuck in glasses or contacts, imagine what it would be like to wake each morning and see clearly throughout the day - no matter what activities or hobbies you are enjoying. Imagine your life without the frustration! Your new vision after LASIK Surgery will allow you to focus on the more important things in your life.
Think of Your World Without Glasses and Contacts
You can see why LASIK Eye Surgery is now one of America's most frequently performed elective surgeries. With recent advances in technology, more and more people are becoming prime candidates for laser eye surgery. Laser vision correction offers a permanent improvement for your vision, and it does not necessitate years of expense and hassles; and of course, vision correction does not deprive the cornea of oxygen, cause allergies, or cause red-itchy eyes!
Common Vision Problems
What is Your Vision Problem?
LASIK Surgery is designed to Correct Nearsightedness, Farsightedness, and Astigmatism.
Nearsighted, Myopia:
People can typically see things up close, but things far away may appear blurred. People who are nearsighted may find a negative number in the sphere column of their prescription.
Farsightedness, Hyperopia:
Farsighted people can usually see things that are far away better than things that are close. A farsighted prescription will have a positive number under the sphere column.
Astigmatism:
An astigmatism causes a distortion of vision, where a person may experience an overall blurriness. Many people with myopia or hyperopia have some degree of astigmatism
Presbyopia:
LASIK surgeons cannot correct this age-related vision problem; it occurs in most individuals starting in the early 40s and progresses with age. Muscles inside the eye lose flexibility and reading can become difficult.
People may have presbyopia in combination with another vision problem like nearsightedness. The nearsightedness would be correctable by LASIK surgery, but the presbyopia would not; however, we may be able to find an adjustment to compensate for both.
Are You a Candidate for LASIK?
If you're over the age of 18 and have Nearsightedness, Farsightedness, or an Astigmatism, you may be a good candidate for Laser Eye Surgery.
In General, Dr. Sylvester Feels Good LASIK Candidates Must:
Results of clinical studies indicate the chances of having a vision-reducing complication from LASIK Eye Surgery are less than 1%. There have been no reported cases of blindness resulting from laser eye treatment in the United States.
Concerns About LASIK
