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The Ins and Outs of Refractive Surgery by Kate Dawson
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The Ins and Outs of Refractive Surgery |
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Refractive surgery is the perfect way to transform your eyesight. One of the best things about it is the fact that it is great for the over fifties and can solve many eye conditions. In the past glasses or contact lenses were the only answers to be had. Although they can work and improve life for the short or long sighted it still is not the same as having your old, youthful eyesight back. Waking up and being able to read the paper clearly, or admire the view without first popping on a pair of glasses can get you down, especially if you have had perfect vision in the past. Have Eye Problems. Do Not Worry, This Surgery May Be For You The fact that refractive surgery is suitable even if you have some eye problems which typical laser eye surgery is not compatible with means more people are having their eyesight transformed. Cataracts can be extremely distressing, but they are now curable and can be forgotten thanks to the latest surgery techniques. A cataract eye operation will be able to solve the issue for you completely. If you do not yet have cataracts then the surgery will stop you from ever contracting them, if you have them now then they will be removed during the operation. How It Works You may be interested to find out more and want to know how it works. The process is simple and surprisingly non intrusive. The lens in the eye gets older just like the rest of our bodies. In time the lens will become dry and harden. This is what will affect your vision. You may not be able to read things without the need for glasses anymore, or find it is difficult for your eyes to focus. It happens to many adults and before now it was just the way things were. The surgery involves removing the old lens in your eyes and replacing it with an intraocular lens. This tiny lens will make all of the difference to your sight. It will not harden like your natural lens, instead you will be given the gift of fantastic vision, and the knowledge that you will love your life cataract free. The Process The procedure takes around twenty minutes for each eye. You can only have the procedure in specialist hospitals which have specialist NHS consultant surgeons ready to help you see again. These hospitals can be located up and down the UK so there is often no need to travel hundreds of miles to receive the treatment. Initially you will require a consultation which will give you the opportunity to discuss the entire procedure in great detail. Your eyes will be examined and you can ask anything you want. If the outcome of the consultation leads you to having an intraocular lens replacement then you can be booked in for your appointment. On the day you will be welcomed in and given time to settle before the anaesthetic eye drops are placed in your eye. As stated earlier it takes approximately twenty minutes for the surgeon to remove your natural lens and place in the new lens. This lens will have been selected to give you optimum vision and replaces the need to have glasses or contact lenses. You are able to return home the same day, but there is no rushing you. Wait until you are ready to go, however most people are more than ready within an hour of having the treatment. Wake Up to New and Improved Vision The following day you should feel less discomfort in your eyes. If you work you will be able to go straight back as the surgery does not require an extensive recovery period. You will be able to live your life without the need to find your glasses, pay for expensive replacements, or fiddle with contact lens fluid and placing something in your eye each day. You will be able to stay in touch with the specialists who perform the refractive surgery on a regular basis. They will be more than happy to provide you with any help after your surgery should you need it. Refractive surgery replaces your natural lens with an intraocular lens. This eliminates the need for a cataract eye operation and will transform your vision overnight.
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