LASIK Facts
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| Functional Visual Recovery | 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Post- Operative Discomfort (also see "discomfort" below) |
Mild 6-12 hours |
| Surgery Performed on both eyes the same day | YES |
| Post- Operative Visits | 1st Day 1 Week 1 Month 3 Months |
| Accuracy 20/40 or better (can drive without glasses) | 99% Click for bargraph |
| Return to Activities | 24 Hours |
| Number of procedures performed by Dr. Boling | 10,000 + |
| Discontinue soft contact lenses | 2 week |
| Discontinue Gas permeable lenses | * 5 weeks minimum |
| Discontinue Hard Lenses | * 5 weeks minimum |
* At your pre-LASIK exam a corneal mapping will be performed.
If Dr. Boling notes irregularities, the mapping will be repeated at 1 week intervals until stability is documented.
| Range of Correction for Nearsigntedness | -1.00 to -12.00 Diopters |
|---|---|
| Range of Correction for Farsightedness | 1.00 to 6.00 Diopters |
| Range of Correction for Astigmatism | 1.00 to 6.00 Diopters |
| Pre-op Regimen Click for detailed regimin Pre-LASIK |
Driver Normal Meal No Make-up or facial lotion Relaxing Medicine / morning lid scrubs Numbing Drops |
| * Treatment for dry eye if necessary | |
| Anti-inflammatory drops | 2 days before LASIK 3x/day |
| Post-op Regimen Click for detailed post LASIK instructions |
Clear plastic shield for 24 Hrs. Antibiotic drops for 1 week Anti-inflammatory drops for 2 weeks Artificial tears for 4 weeks Sleeping Pill (day of LASIK) Click for post-op LASIK instructions |
| Temporary Side Effects | Halos Vision Fluctuation Starburst |
| Location of Surgery | Elkhart |
| Discomfort | light sensitivity (12 hours) tearing (12 hours) ** foreign body - sensation (24 hours) |
* LASIK cannot be performed if your eyes are dry. If dry eye is diagnosed during your consultation, Dr. Boling will prescribe dry eye treatment. This will include the use of Restasis and artificial tears.
** foreign body sensation: feeling like something is in your eye (like an eyelash)
** Halos, starburst, and vision fluctuation are usually due to post-operative dryness. This lasts for 4 to 12 weeks depending on age and gender. Artificial tears are used to help with these symptoms. People with very dry eyes should not have LASIK. There is a simple test that is performed at your exam to determine the health of your tear film. Halos, starburst, and vision fluctuations also occur in people whose pupils dilate beyond 8mm in the dark. During your pre-LASIK exam, Dr. Boling uses a pupilometer to determine the size of your pupils in total darkness. He will inform you if halos or starburst would be a long-term side effect.