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How often do I need to have my eyes checked after surgery?

Crystalens - Niagara Falls/Amherst, NY - Optometry/Ophthalmo...
Your doctor will advise you as to how often your eyes need to be checked. Typically, the doctor will see you one day after surgery, after 2 to 4 weeks and again around 3 to 6 months after surgery. Thereafter, an annual exam is usually sufficient unless you have a specific problem.
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Your doctor will check your eyes the day after surgery, and, depending on your particular case, about one week, at four weeks, and again after about three to six months later. After that, annual eye exams are recommended, unless a specific problem develops.
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Your doctor will advise you based on your procedure. Typically, the doctor will see you one day after surgery, after 2--4 weeks and again around 3--6 months after surgery. Thereafter, an annual exam is sufficient.
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Your doctor will advise you as to how often your eyes need to be checked. Typically, the doctor will see you one day after surgery, after 2 to 4 weeks, and again around 3 to 6 months after surgery. Thereafter, an annual exam is usually sufficient unless you have a specific problem. You should inform your surgeon if you would like a different doctor to follow-up with you after surgery so he/she can consult with that doctor to ensure a high level of care.
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Will one or both eyes need surgery?

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This depends upon the unique situation of each patient and will be determined by careful measurements of the ocular misalignment prior to surgery. In the vast majority of cases, both eyes are operated upon at the same time.
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Will my eyes close fully after eyelid surgery?

KASSMD
The eyes almost never close fully immediately after eyelid surgery. This is due to numerous reasons but almost always the eyes will close fully after a few weeks or months. During this time, it is very important to keep the eyes lubricated with artificial tear drops and tear ointments.
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I have "dry eyes". Will this affect my LASIK surgery?

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Many patients seeking refractive surgery do so because they have dry eyes and are unable to wear contact lenses anymore. It is important that your dry eyes be treated. This usually involves the use of tear supplements and punctum plugs (tiny silicone plugs placed in the tear drainage openings of your eyelid) that delay the drainage of your own tears so your eyes will stay moist.
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How should I take care of my eyes after surgery?

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In general, the impact on your ability to do most activities is limited. You can read, write and use your eyes as much as possible. You should not rub your eyes post-operatively - use artificial tears to relieve irritation. You should wear your protective eye shields at night for at least 1 week and longer if you feel there is any chance of traumatizing your eyes while asleep.
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When do I need surgery?

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Surgery is a reasonable alternative for pure mechanical neck pain that does not respond to appropriate conservative treatment and has a specific diagnosis that would predictably improve with surgery.
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Chris Urban M.D.
Surgery is reserved for patients who have failed non-operative forms of treatment. This conservative therapy is usually recommended for at least six weeks prior to considering surgical intervention. Disabling pain, weakness, or numbness that persists beyond this time frame may be evaluated for surgical treatment. It is essential to correlate each patient's symptoms with their studies (X-ray, MRI) to determine if surgery is likely to relieve their problem.
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Southland Eye Clinic - Caracts
Generally, you need surgery when the cataracts have advanced to a point where your vision interferes with your life style. As long as you can do what you want to do, you do not have to have surgery.
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Why would I want to do surgery on both eyes at the same time?

Drs. Fine, Hoffman, & Packer, LLC - FAQ
And for Visual Recovery – The balance in vision between your two eyes will usually be restored more quickly. This is especially true if you are unable to wear a contact lens in the eye that has not been operated. By the way, we offer FREE refractive surgery screening appointments. [top]
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Can I move my eyes during surgery?

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first, your eyelids will be held open with a spreader, and the eye drops will stop your blinking reflex. The surgeon will ask you to keep your eyes focused on a single spot during the procedure. Should your eye move even by a fraction of a millimetre, the eye tracker will compensate to insure a perfectly centred treatment. If the eye movement is too large, the laser will stop automatically. The eye is then re-centred and the procedure may continue.
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What happens if your eyes get worse after the surgery?

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Before the decision is made to proceed with Laser Vision Correction, your vision needs to be stable. Long-term results indicate that the procedure itself yields a permanent and stable correction. In the unlikely event that your distance vision decreased later in life, due to a change in your refractive error (prescription), we could generally touch-up the result at that time.
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Why does my premature baby need her eyes checked?

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Premature babies have periodic eye examinations to evaluate for the presence of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), a disorder in retinal blood vessel development. The retina is the light sensitive layer in the back of the interior of the eye. During gestation, the retina matures slowly, and its blood vessels grow from the very back of the eye toward the outer edge of the retina. By term, the retina is mature, and the blood vessels are in their fully developed positions.
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Why do I need my eyes dilated?

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The only way to get a good view of all the structures in the eye is to dilate them, or open the pupil up very big. If the eyes weren't dilated with eye drops, if we tried to look in them with a light, the pupils would just get very small and it would be very hard to see inside. It would be like trying to look through a keyhole, we would only see a small area, but when dilated, it sort of opens up the door to the eye so we can view everything.
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How often do I need to get my eyes examined?

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The current recommendation for frequency of eye examinations by the American Optometric Association is "Check yearly, see clearly." This is especially true if you have diabetes, family history of glaucoma or macular degeneration, are over 50 or under 18, or if you wear contact lenses. This policy somtimes conflicts with a patients' insurance benefits, which in some cases only covers routine examinations every 2 years.
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Can surgery get rid of the bags under my eyes?

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Puffy, baggy lower eyelids are caused by weakening of the tissues around the eye. Eyelid surgery removes excess fat and tightens drooping tissues through tiny incisions that are hidden within the eyelid.
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Should I schedule surgery for both eyes at the same time?

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Most patients prefer to schedule surgery for both eyes at the same time. This allows for fewer follow-up appointments and a faster recover time. During your evaluation, Dr. Koenig will help determine the treatment plan that works best for you.
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Can I rub my eyes after LASIK surgery?

Singapore Lasik
Eye surgeons normally recommend that you avoid rubbing the eyes after LASIK surgery for the first three weeks. This is to prevent abnormal folds from developing in a corneal flap which may occur after vigorous rubbing.
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Will I have black eyes after surgery?

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Some people experience no bruising after rhinoplasty; others have very noticeable dark marks all around the eyes. These “black eyes” result from internal bleeding, which is sometimes unavoidable in an invasive procedure like a nose job. Since the bruises usually fade away by the tenth day and most patients spend a week or so recovering from the rhinoplasty surgery, they are not considered a major complication.
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If the sun doesn't bother my eyes, do I still need to wear sunglasses?

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Yes. The sun has damaging UV rays that can cause photokeratitis, pingueculae, and permanent retinal damage.
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What will I need to do before the surgery?

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You'll need routine blood tests, urinalysis, a physical examination, and, if you're over 50 or your doctor thinks they're advisable, an electrocardiogram (EKG) and chest X-ray as well. Your own doctor or the hospital where you'll have the surgery may perform these preoperative tests and evaluations. You may also be asked to donate blood preoperatively or to have a designated donor -- usually a family member or relative -- do this.
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