Is Lasik Surgery good for the eyes?

January 31, 2008 – 1:39 am

By: Dr. Andrew Caster

In first glance, it does look good as the cornea is reshaped (instead of any concave or convex lenses). But does it stay that way? Is there some long term problems faced by patients of Lasik surgery?

From what I have found researching on Los Angles Lasik Eye Surgery patients, there seem to be not much evidence to the complications theory. In my personal experience, two of my friends had theirs done eight years ago and both of them are doing fine.

If you ask any Los Angeles Lasik surgeon, Dr. Andrew Caster for example, I think you will get the same response, that machines and experience have not made it a safe exercise. But that is not to say that complications do not occur, but if you go to a good eye doctor, then she or he will (or at least should) examine your eligibility and reject you for Lasik if you are unsuitable. For example, you cornea might be too thin or your eyesight may be too poor, in which case they might recommend contacts.

Also, there are many types of Lasik. For people like me who are touching forty, monovision might be the way to go. In Los Angeles Monovision is becoming quite popular with one eye corrected for long distance while other one is for reading.

The most important point for any potential patient is : do your homework and don’t be afraid to ask questions.

Andrew I. Caster, M.D. has performed over fourteen thousand procedures to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Dr. Caster is widely considered one of the most knowledgeable Lasik surgeons in the United States. Los Angeles Magazine selected Dr. caster as “The Best Lasik Surgeon” and W Magazine listed him as one of two top Lasik surgeons in the United States. Dr. Caster has been voted by other ophthalmologists as one of the “Best Doctors in America”. Visit:www.castervision.com

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