Lasik Surgery in Honolulu performed by an ophthalmologist corrects vision for patients, allowing them to quit wearing glasses or contact lenses to see clearly. Many men and women look forward to having clear vision without corrective lenses for the first time in many years. Those lenses can be somewhat of a hassle. Also, some individuals never find contact lenses to be comfortable and aren’t happy with how they look in eyeglasses.
A Description of the Lasik Procedure
A thin flap of tissue is partially cut away, and then a laser is used to modify the corneal tissue beneath to its normal shape. The blurred vision has occurred due to changes in the shape of the eye tissue that are common in many individuals, often beginning in childhood. After the laser work is completed, the flap is moved back in place and no stitches are needed. This type of operation is performed on an outpatient basis and only takes about 15 minutes for each eye.
Newer forms of vision correction through other types of eye surgery are available, but the majority of patients still choose the traditional Lasik Surgery in Honolulu. With the long and successful track record of this procedure, patients feel confident about an elective eye operation.
Possible Side Effects
The most common lingering side effect after Lasik treatment is eye dryness. For this reason, people who already have problems with chronic dry eyes may not be good candidates for the operation. Dryness after surgery is managed with eye drops. Another side effect some men and women experience is seeing rings around lights in the dark, such as around street lamps. A similar effect sometimes happens for people wearing rigid gas permeable contact lenses.
Ophthalmologists and Optometrists
Ophthalmologists, like those with Hawaii Vision Clinic, are medical doctors who have completed further extensive training and practice to specialize in diagnosing and treating conditions of the eyes. Optometrists, in contrast, are eye doctors who perform eye exams and vision tests, and also prescribe corrective lenses. They refer patients with eye diseases to ophthalmologists. Nearly all states, including Hawaii, do not allow optometrists to perform Lasik surgery.
