Sunday, August 14, 2011
Minimizing Dry Eyes From LASIK
Most people considering LASIK are aware that one potential side effect from the procedure is dry eyes. Occassionally the symptoms can be fairly severe and may last a year, rarely longer. There are some things you can do to minimize dry eye symptoms. If you have underlying dry eye, you likely will not be a candidate for LASIK. Instead you may want to consider PRK, SBK, OmniLase or Implantable Contacts. If you have borderline dry eye (symptoms only present under more extreme conditions: when wearing contacts, exposed to wind etc)you may want to prepare for the expected symptoms of dry eyes by starting Restasis ahead of time, starting fish oil capsules or receiving puntum plugs at the time of your LASIK procedure. A newer model of IntraLase laser used to creat the LASIK flap has been shown to minimize the severity and duration of dry eyes after LASIK. The Laser Eye Center of Carolina is the only facility in North Carolina offering LASIK with the IFS laser.
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I had dry eyes for about 2 months after my LASIK procedure. I was a little worried during the first two weeks but it quicky got better and now my eyes are much more comfortable then they were with contacts.
ReplyDeleteOne of my relative had recently Lasik surgery of dry Eyes and now she feels very comfortable.She doesn't wear contact lenses after surgery.Treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome
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