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Should I Get LASIK Eye Surgery?

Do you suffer from poor eyesight? If so, you’ve probably considered your options outside of wearing glasses or contact lenses every day. One extremely effective and popular option is LASIK eye surgery. If you’re looking at long term correction so you don’t need to worry about lenses anymore, then LASIK can help. Here’s a guide to help your decision-making process.

What is LASIK Eye Surgery?

LASIK is a laser eye surgery that aims to permanently improve the shape of the cornea in the eye. Patients usually don’t need to wear glasses or contact lenses for many years after. LASIK has been safely used for many years and has a history of effective results and safety.

Who Is a Candidate for This Surgery?

It’s important to know that there are some people who are better candidates for this procedure than others. During the procedure, a flap is created in the cornea using the laser system to gain access to the lower layers of the cornea. If the cornea is not thick enough, you run the risk of damage to the other important areas of the eye.

Can I have LASIK more than once?

LASIK cannot prevent the eyes from continuing to change over the course of your life. Your ophthalmologist can determine whether you can benefit from another LASIK procedure in the future. 

Is LASIK worth it?

The reality is that over 99% of people who have LASIK surgeries report that they are satisfied with the outcome. This makes it one of the highest rates of satisfaction out of any type of surgery! It’s important to discuss your concerns with your ophthalmologist so they can help you make an informed decision about your LASIK options.

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LASIK can be a life-changing option for patients looking for a quick and easy laser correction procedure. To begin discussing your options, contact us today by calling or filling out our online form.

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Cataract Surgery

When you imagine a cataract, think about something that covers the lens of your eye and that prevents you from seeing like you normally would. Glasses won’t make a difference in how well you can see when you have a cataract, which is why you’ll likely need to have surgery performed. 

Benefits of Cataract Surgery in Trenton

One benefit of cataract surgery is that you might not need to rely on wearing glasses as often as you did before the procedure. You’ll usually discover that cataracts are a normal part of the aging process and that there is a high percentage of people over the age of 80 who have had them at some point. With modern technology and the care provided by Campus Eye Group, this type of surgery is effective and safe. 

How is Cataract Surgery Performed in Trenton?

Most cataract surgeries are performed in an outpatient facility. You won’t be put to sleep as you would with other types of surgeries, but you’ll be sedated so that you’re comfortable. Keep in mind that your eye will need to remain open during the procedure so that the cataract can be removed. 

After you’re comfortable and in the operating room, your doctor will remove the lens that has become clouded. An artificial lens will then be placed in your eye. This artificial lens will provide the clear vision that you had before the cataract developed and often better vision than you had before surgery. Since the procedure is performed in an outpatient facility and usually doesn’t take long to complete, there’s typically no need to stay in a hospital overnight. 

During the surgery, ultrasound technology is used to break apart the cataract so that it’s in small pieces. This makes it easier to remove through a suction procedure instead of making multiple incisions in your eye. Since there are fewer and smaller incisions made, the recovery time is faster and an easier process. There are also fewer complications that present with this type of surgery including a decreased risk of an infection. Once the lens is completely removed, your doctor from Campus Eye Group will place the clear lens. This is placed right where your natural lens was so that it can function as naturally as possible. You usually won’t be able to tell that there is a different lens in your eye as it’s the same size and shape as your natural one. You will need to go back to your doctor at Campus Eye Group the next day after your surgery and then as necessary to ensure that your eye is healing properly. 

To get started on your treatment and to learn more about cataract surgery, contact Campus Eye Group today. 

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When Should I Stop Wearing Contact Lenses Before LASIK?

 

LASIK surgery is widely performed as a permanent vision correction procedure. However, there are certain things you can do that can impact the success of your surgery. If you have been wearing contact lenses for a long time, you’ve most likely become accustomed to them. In the months leading to the LASIK surgery, the eye specialist will advise you to stop using contacts and use glasses instead. Here are some common questions about this important step.

Why Should I Discontinue Wearing Contact Lenses Before LASIK Surgery?

Contact lenses, when worn over time, will change certain aspects of your eye structure. These changes can affect the doctor’s assessment when deciding whether you are a good candidate for LASIK surgery. Your eye specialists will explain that your eyes need to be in their natural shape and state before an eye evaluation. If your eyes are not in their natural state, then they can easily change after the surgery, and this will affect the success of the laser procedure.

How do Contact Lenses Impact Your Eyes?

Contact lenses have a physical interaction with the eyes. As a result, they influence and alter the eyes over time. Here’s how:

Shape

Suctioning is used to hold the contacts in place on the eyes. Consequently, this alters the shape of the cornea due to the pressure applied. The degree of this change depends on the lenses and the duration of wearing them.

Hydration

The physical attributes of the eye are largely influenced by the levels of water on the surface and the tissue that forms the cornea. Contacts are placed on the tissue and therefore change the moisture level in the cornea. This change has an impact on how well the laser cuts and eventually shapes the tissue.

Inflammation

While contacts help to correct your vision, your body treats them as foreign objects. To counter this, the body releases an immune response often characterized by swelling or mild irritation. This is mainly experienced days or weeks after they are placed. Naturally, upon removal, the eye reverts to its natural state. This is why it important for you to stop wearing them before laser surgery.

When Should I Stop Wearing Contact Lenses Before LASIK?

This answer depends on several factors. The contact lens material is one of them.  Another determining factor is how long you have had the contact lenses on. The precise period is determined after a doctor’s examination.

Do I Need Contact Lenses after the LASIK Surgery?

In most cases, LASIK surgery yields a 20/20 vision. However, there are times when the surgery is not entirely effective. If the doctor advises you to continue with the contacts, you need to give ample time for the eye to heal before reverting to contacts. In this case, you’ll be given an exact timeframe to follow.

It’s important to note that your contacts will need refitting after the eye heals. This is because the eye takes a new shape after the surgery. Additionally, your doctor may recommend eye drops to deal with dry eyes, which are a common symptom after eye surgery.

Schedule a Consultation

LASIK can be a life-changing surgery if you want to be free of glasses and contact lenses. To begin discussing your options with LASIK, contact our office by calling or filling out our online form.

What our Patients Say

“Had Lasik done on both eyes. Spoke to Katya about all the options beforehand. She was very informative throughout the entire process and answered all my questions whenever I had any. The actual procedure took maybe 10 minutes and I was already able to see much better right after it. I am confident I made the right choice with Campus Eye Group for my procedure and would recommend them to anyone.”
“Campus Eye Group, doctors & staff are very respectful and professional, would definitely recommend for all eye care!"
“I absolutely loved getting LASIK done at campus eye group. I couldn't imagine a better and more smooth process from start to finish. Katya was very helpful and was very responsive with answering emails at any time, and made me feel like she really wanted to help and cared about making this as good of an experience as possible. I will definitely be recommending LASIK to anyone who is interested and especially if they get it done here I know they will have a good experience and no regrets."
"I recently had lasik done, it was such a great experience. Katya was super helpful and informative throughout the whole process, she answered all of my questions and made it easy to stay calm during the procedure. I highly recommend Campus Eye Group to anyone that is interested in Lasik."
"Dominick is terrific on the eyeglass sales side and I highly recommend this group because of his service. My hubby has been coming for years, and it is quite a drive for us."
"I highly recommend getting your LASIK surgery with Campus Eye Group! If you have any questions or concerns about the procedure, Katya will definitely have the answers for you!!! I wish I had gotten my LASIK surgery a long time ago. Schedule your consultation today, you won’t regret it!"
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