What is Refractive Surgery?
Lasik, laser, Portland, Oregon, Denman, vision correction, e...Refractive surgery is the specialty of ophthalmology that deals with improvement and correction of optical defects of the eye. These optical defects cause people to have difficulity seeing without glasses, contact lenses, or other optical devices. The major types of optical defects are:
Related QuestionsLASIK FAQ, LASER Eye Surgery FAQRefractive surgery is an outpatient procedure that corrects vision problems such as nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism The surgery restores the eye's normal curvature and its ability to bring images into focus.Related Questions
LASIK Frequently Asked Questions - Associates in Ophthalmolo...Refractive surgery alters the shape of the cornea so that it can focus light rays directly on the retina. A refractive procedure, like LASIK, PRK, RK, AK, and clear lensectomy, can dramatically decrease or even eliminate your dependency on glasses or contact lenses.Related Questions
Why do people have refractive surgery?
Lasik, laser, Portland, Oregon, Denman, vision correction, e...The reasons are endless, but most people feel a strong need to be less dependent on optical devices for vision. This may be because of occupational reasons, such as police officers and fire fighters. It may be desirable to participate actively in sports in which glasses and contact lenses can sometimes be a hindrance. It may be for cosmetic reasons, because patients feel that they do not look their best in glasses and cannot wear contact lenses.
Related QuestionsCan contacts be worn after refractive surgery?
Lasik, laser, Portland, Oregon, Denman, vision correction, e...Dr. Denman has had uniform success in almost all cases of patients who have for one reason or another needed to wear contacts after RK, PRK or LASIK surgery. It would be very unusal to need contact lenses, but if this were necessary for complete correction of vision under certain circumstances, in most cases a contact lens fitting is fairly easily done.
Related QuestionsWhen can I return to work after refractive surgery?
Lasik, laser, Portland, Oregon, Denman, vision correction, e...The "down time" after refractive surgery is fortunately quite short. Most patients who have surgery are functional within 24 hours and resuming most normal activity. Most patients are back to work in 1-2 days. Dr. Denman occasionally will see a patient who requires longer for recovery and needs more time off work. Since each patient is individually analyzed, Dr. Denman or his staff can specifically answer these concerns.
Related QuestionsIs it safe for me to drive after refractive surgery?
Frequently Asked Questions - About Us - Ke Ala IkeThe operated eye is blurred immediately after treatment. You will not be able to drive. We advise you to have someone with you to accompany you home. Each patient's symptoms vary, and you should only drive when you feel confident.
Related QuestionsIs refractive surgery of any kind as accurate as glasses?
Lasik, laser, Portland, Oregon, Denman, vision correction, e...In general, the prescription of glasses is more accurate than any type of refractive surgery. However, the vast majority of patients do not require glasses after refractive surgery.
Related QuestionsWhat kind of vision can I expect after refractive surgery?
Lasik, laser, Portland, Oregon, Denman, vision correction, e...No guarantees can be made as to the results of any kind of surgical procedure whether it is done on your big toe or your eye. However, I think it is safe to say that the vast majority of patients have at least 20/40 vision without glasses after surgery, and many of them have 20/30 to 20/20 vision after surgery.
Related QuestionsWhat is the worst thing that could possibly happen with refractive surgery?
Lasik, laser, Portland, Oregon, Denman, vision correction, e...The worst thing that could happen with any type of eye surgery would be loss of vision secondary to infection or surgical complication. This type of event is extremely rare but has been reported.
Related QuestionsWhat are the risks of refractive surgery?
FAQ's - Thomasville Eye Center - Ophthalmology - Board Certi...While enjoying a very high success rate, refractive surgery is still surgery, and like all surgery there is some risk associated with LASIK. Our most important goal is your safety. Some potential complications include conditions such as dryness, complications making the surgical flap, night glare, over or under-correction, infection, and loss of best-corrected vision. Your surgeon will go over the potential risks with refractive surgery and measurement to avoid them.
Related QuestionsAre there different types of refractive surgery procedures?
LASIK FAQ, LASER Eye Surgery FAQPatients have various options for refractive surgery. The two most popular options are PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) and Lasik (Laser-in-situ Keratomileusis).
Related QuestionsWill I be hospitalized for refractive surgery?
LASIK Frequently Asked Questions, San Diego, CaliforniaRefractive surgery at Advanced Ophthalmology Institute is done on an out-patient basis in our own Surgical Center located at our facilities in San Diego, California.
Related QuestionsTruVision - Laser Vision Correction - FAQA surgical procedure designed to permanently reduce or eliminate the need for corrective eyewear to see distant objects. Refractive surgery includes LASIK (laser assisted in-situ keratomileusis), PRK (photorefractive keratectomy), RK (radial keratotomy) and AK (astigmatic keratotomy). These procedures offer an alternative to glasses or contact lenses. These procedures can only improve vision if it can be improved with glasses or contact lenses.Related Questions
FAQRefractive surgery refers to a general class of operations used for the purposed of reshaping the cornea of the eye in order to improve the eye's ability to focus images more clearly. RK, PRK, and LASIK are all examples of refractive surgeryRelated Questions
LaserVisionRefractive surgery is a procedure to lessen your dependence on corrective lenses for nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.Related Questions
LASIK FAQRefractive surgery is any surgery that lessens your dependence on corrective lenses for nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.Related Questions
Columbia Vision CorrectionRefractive surgery is performed on the eye to reduce or eliminate the dependence on glasses and contact lenses. The most commonly performed refractive surgery is referred to as laser vision correction. It can be performed for most types of refractive errors; including myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism.Related Questions
What is the expected outcome of refractive surgery?
Laser Vision Correction - Frequently Asked QuestionsThe goal of surgery is to reduce the dependence on glasses and contact lenses by improving uncorrected visual acuity. PRK and LASIK may allow patients to achieve their normal daily activities without having to use either glasses or contact lenses.
Related QuestionsHow well will I be able to see following refractive surgery?
LASIK Frequently Asked Questions, San Diego, CaliforniaThere are multiple issues that are common to all or nearly all refractive surgical procedures. Among these are factors involved in assessing the outcome of a refractive procedure. The ideal outcome of a refractive procedure would be one in which the patient can see very soon afterwards at least as well without glasses or contacts as he/she had previously been able to see with the best possible glasses or contacts and do so with no side effects.
Related QuestionsFAQ'sRefractive surgery is a method of correcting refractive error by surgically altering the shape of the front surface of the eye. Most frequently a laser is used to remove tissue from the cornea. Laser eye surgery is designed to permanently change the shape of the cornea, in order to provide vision correction. Techniques include: Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK), where the laser is used to directly reshape (ablate) the corneal surface.Related Questions
Eye Surgeon Associates - FAQRefractive surgery generally refers to any surgical procedure that changes the refractive power of the cornea, or the front part of the eye. At first, incisions were made on the cornea to correct nearsightedness by flattening the curvature of the cornea. In recent years, major advances in laser technology have made laser vision correction a safe and very accurate procedure. [top of page]Related Questions
If I have refractive surgery, will I more likely develop cataracts?
FAQNo. In most cases, cataracts develop as part of a person's normal aging process. LASIK does not stop the aging process. If a LASIK patient develops cataracts later in life, he or she can be treated the same as if he or she had not undergone refractive surgery.
Related QuestionsIf I have had a previous corneal injury, can I have refractive surgery done?
LASIK Surgery FAQs - Questions Regarding LASIK Eye Surgery i...A full eye exam is needed in order to determine if you are a good candidate. If you have had a corneal injury, it will depend upon the size and type of injury.
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