Im sure you have seen this in the news lately....
"The FDA is taking a closer look into LASIK and its possible risks"
What they have found is that the vast majority of people that undergo LASIK surgery benefit greatly and are extremely satisfied with their results. Now, like all surgeries, there is a small fraction of patients, less than 1%, that suffer life changing side effects. These side effects can range from worse vision, to glare, to inability to drive at night.
Lets talk about this for a bit....
There are several very important factors that an ophthalmologist must consider before qualifying an individual as a LASIK candidate. Among others, these include pupil size, corneal thickness, and dry eyes. When a patient is put through an extensive evaluation, the doctor will be able to determine if these factors will affect the patient post LASIK...it is up to the doctor and their team to decide what procedure is BEST for the patient....BEST being an end result that eliminates or reduces these life changing side effects if possible.
One conclusion of the FDA was to add clearer warning statements about the risks to LASIK brochures and websites...seems logical.
My favorite quotes from one of the articles is "LASIK is good, but just not good for everyone". Now I find that to be completely true....KEC (Kelly Eye Center) believes in educating our patients FIRST so they are aware of the complications associated with LASIK....however, we will not consider a patient as a candidate if they are in fact...NOT.
At KEC, we do extensive screenings and measurements that test for these possible complications....we are able to perform a thorough exam that is going to get the patient to their best corrected vision with little or no post surgery side effects....we are committed to providing our patients with the best quality of care and education.
One other thing I must mention....KEC is a complete center that is able to offer our patients alternatives to LASIK...we have the ICL for example, and other refractive procedures for those who may be weary of LASIK.....
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have addressing the latest buzz on LASIK from the FDA....Ill be happy to ease your worries!
Jamie Zinn
Refractive Coordinator
919-282-1117
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If you are going to go down the cosmetic surgery road...check out www.thepatientsadvantage.com. What I liked the most was that my profile remained anynomyous until I was ready to decide what to do. I received replies from four surgeons that met all the things I was looking for. I liked having that complete control without the sales pressure that some of these places can be known for. Check them out. Better to be safe than sorry.
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