The clarity of our vision is
dependent on the accurate focusing
of light rays upon the retina the
retina is the inner lining of the
back of the eye that is sensitive of
light ).but some times because of an
imperfectly shaped eyeball, lens or
cornea (the clear front portion of
type eye through which we see), the
light rays do not focus accurately
on the retina , thereby result in
improper vision. These focusing
error are called "refractive error "
and can be of several types such as
myopia (nearsightedness) hyperopic
(farsightedness) or astigmatism
(distorted vision)
These error can be corrected by
using non-surgical procedure like
glass or contact lenses or surgical
procedure like refractive surgery.
What is refractive Surgeryt is R
Refractive surgery is an eye surgery
designed to correct the refractive
(focusing) error in the eye. The
surgery works by altering the shape
of the corneaso that light rays can
be focused directly on the retina .
in many cases , the patoient's need
for glasses or contact lenses is
eliminated or dramatically reduced.
NOTE : There are various surgical
procedures like PRK (photorefractive
keratectomy), LASIK (laser-assisted
in situ keraomileusis), LASEK (laser
epithical keratomileusis), surface
ablations 7 phakik intraocular (IOL)
however,differtent doctors follow
different procedure for refractive
surgery.contact your doctor for
information regarding the procedure
best suited for you.
Who Is Eligible For Refractive
surgery
Near sighted , farsighted, or
astigmatic person
the number should be stable
you must have suffgicent thick
cornea for safe treatment
you have no eye problem like macular
degeneration , proliferive diabetic
retinopathy
you have no health isue affecying
your eyes.
How will Refractive Surgery Help
You?
After refractive surgery, you can
enjoyed improve eyesight and reduced
dependency on contact lenses or
glasses this can definitely be
advantage in several ways:
if you an athlete , swimmer or a
sport person , improved unaided
vision could enhance your
performance on field.
If you are a myopic, ypu could be
handicapped in an emergency when
caught without your glasses this
unaided vision ensure safely.
improve appearance and self esteem
Enhance lifestyle and career
opportunities like any surgery,
refractive surgery could be
accompanied by some problems. the
most common one is dry eye.
Do's and Don't for Post refractive
Care:
Leave the protective shields over
youe eye undisturbed. make sure not
to rub or put pressure on your eye.
do not plan to drive home by
yourself immediately after the
surgery as your vision may be
blurred.
Take a few day leave from work.
restricted activity is usually
advised.
to prevent infection and
inflammation you will be given some
eye drops, your doctor may also
advise to use artificial tears to
help lubricate the eye.
do not resume wearing a contact
lenses in the operated eye, even if
your vision is blurred, until as
advised by your doctor. |
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