Vision Correction

Question: As a side effect of lasik/vision correction?

(Posted by: Ms. Floats_Ur_Boat on 2009-09-04 17:21:56)

As dry eyes are a common side effect of Lasik eye surgery, does it help to stay hydrated and eat healthy (fruits, veggies more than salties and meats)? How long does the side effects usually last?

Posted by: Cupcake 2 on 2009-09-04, 19:02:06

Hydrated is good, yes, and healthy eating is always beneficial. You might need to get some over the counter eye drops also. Call your eye doctor to find out what the best kind is.

Posted by: Pl Y on 2009-09-05, 19:33:15

Lasik eye surgery is rather safe if only you are a suitable candidate. As with any surgery, there is a definite risk incurred. You must be screened for suitability and examined by the doctor personally. (Not the sales team to mislead you to get expensive package deal). If you are a suitable candidate, the risk maybe :- 1.)Dry eyes (temporary for 2 to 3 weeks) 2.)Regression/ enhancement 3.)Infection (3-5/ 20,000 for the next 3 weeks) 4.)Flap/ complication of treatment (rare) 5.)Miscellaneous A suitable candidate for Lasik surgery, it depends on:- 1.)Your corneal thickness 2.)Your power 3.)Your age 4.)A centre with a doctor who is examining your eyes personally 5.)Torough explanation to suit your lifestyle Always insist on seeing the doctor performing the surgery for you. It is the due deligent of him or her to present the risk and benefit to you in detail personally. Dr. Yeoh Phee Liang Consultant Ophthalmologist advancevision.net.my