Questions About LASIK: Find OutIf It’s Right For You (NAPSA)—LASIK, the popular vision correction procedure, was the topic of a recent FDA panel meeting in which its safety and effectiveness were reaffirmed. Scientific data presented dur- ing the meeting showed that 95.4 percent of patients worldwide are satisfied with their results. “As one of the most studied medical procedures, LASIK is well Solomon, M.D., a world-renowned LASIK vision correction is performed on 700,000 people annually and has a 95.4 percentsatisfaction rate. geon at the Storm Eye Institute. examination of your corneas. Be established and has an exceptional track record,” said Kerry D. ophthalmologist and refractive sur“Today’s modern LASIK delivers Dr. Solomon answers key ques- sure to thoroughly read all the information provided, including the informed consent and educational materials. Q: What is modern LASIK? LASIK? superior safety and better visual outcomes thaneverbefore.” tions about LASIK: A: Today’s “modern LASIK” Q: What should I expect after A: After the procedure, you combines 3-D mapping and cus- will rest the remainder of the laser LASIK procedure. low-up exams in the first days, weeks and monthsfollowing your tomized treatmentfor thefirst allThe U.S. military and NASA have approved this combination of technologies on personnel includ- ing pilots and astronauts. Q: Is everyone a candidate for LASIK? A: No. In fact, on average, 20- 25 percent of people are ineligible. Those with thin or irregularly shaped corneas, or unrealistic expectations, generally are not considered good candidates. Q: What should I do if I’m considering LASIK? A: Talk to your friends and ask for referrals to find the physician who is right for you. The best patients are those who do their own research and ask questions. A variety of painless tests will be day. Your doctor will conduct fol- procedure. Q: Should I be afraid? Does it hurt? A: LASIK today is fast and virtually painless. But remember, LASIK is surgery. Understanding both the benefits and therisks is important. Serious complications are less than 1 percent. Complications may include dry eye, glare/halos and double vision, which typi- cally resolve over time, or in some cases can be managed with enhancements or other therapy such as drops to replace the eye’s moisture. “LASIK changes lives for the performed during the prescreen- better, and with all of today’s advanced technologies, there sim- two hours, includes 3-D mapping and customized wave-front mea- LASIK,” said Dr. Solomon. For more information, visit www.ascrs.org or check out ing examination. The exam, which lasts about surements of your eye and an ply is no better time to have www.thelasikfacts.com.
