Cost of Lasik Eye Surgery

Not everyone is a candidate for Lasik surgery. There are a series of tests and other factors to be checked to go through Lasik surgery. And if you are selected for this breakthrough procedure, know the facts before you proceed like what will be the effects after the surgery, how many procedures will be done, how long is the operation and recuperation period and most importantly, how much it actually costs.

The infograhic below will give you an idea on how much a Lasik surgery cost as compared to wearing contact lenses. Aside from the costs, the benefits of going through a Lasik surgery are also highlighted.

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What Are the Advantages to Lasik Surgery?

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Lasik surgery is a type of eye surgery that is used to treat people with myopia (nearsighted vision), hyperopia (farsighted vision), and/or astigmatism (a defect in the curvature of the eye). This type of surgery is a corrective surgery that can correct vision problems for people who have these eye conditions. If you have one of these eye conditions, you may be considering having Lasik surgery done, but you probably want to know the advantages associated with this surgery. For more in-depth information on Lasik surgery, you can visit a site like hoopesvision.com/lasik.

Benefits to Consider

When considering Lasik eye surgery, you will want to consider what kinds of benefits the surgery has to offer you. The major advantage to Lasik surgery is that this surgery corrects your vision instead of just compensating for your visual problems. While glasses and contacts are used to compensate for eye conditions like nearsightedness and farsightedness, Lasik surgery can actually correct these conditions, reducing the need to use things like glasses, contacts, or other visual aids. Another advantage to Lasik is that it is a very fast procedure, usually lasting only five to 10 minutes. In addition, the procedure is also generally painless, which means that recovery time is not long and painful. This procedure is also very precise because the laser in surgery is guided by a computer. The precision of the computer means that surgery results are extremely effective. Another advantage to this surgery is that in most cases, only one treatment is necessary to correct vision, so you do not have to get multiple treatments throughout your life to maintain your vision.

Types of Lasik

There are a few different kinds of Lasik surgery that you can have performed, depending on your circumstances. Different Lasik procedures use different Lasik ablations. For example, there are conventional laser treatments, wavefront-optimized treatments, and wavefront-guided treatments. Also, some Lasik surgeries involve the use of a completely different type of laser, though most surgeons use a mechanical microkeratome. If you are wondering which kind of Lasik surgery would be best for your condition, you can ask a Lasik surgeon through a site like hoopesvision.com/lasik for more information.

Ways To Prevent Loss of Vision

Our sense of seeing is probably one of the most important senses we are trying to protect and preserve as much as we can. However, not everyone has been blessed with a good eyesight. I am really lucky (and much of it must be credited for eating the right food and not straining my eyes) to have 20/20 even in my early 40s. My daughter who is only 15 is already wearing a prescription glasses which goes higher and higher each year.

So, how do we prevent the degeneration of healthy cells in our eyes? Take note of these tips and prevent  vision loss and macular degeneration.

• Take multi-vitamin with B6, folic acid, and B12, Vitamin C and E and zinc.
• Take DHA omega-3 fatty acids supplement. If not, include omega-3 fatty acid rich food in your daily meal like salmon and avocado.
• If you are on the heavy side, loss weight as people with high LDL cholesterol, high triglycerides and those with high blood pressure are linked to macular degeneration.
• Eat plenty of green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits especially those rich in beta-carotene like carrots, lutein and zeaxanthin.
• Quit smoking as smoker have higher risk of developing macular degeneration.
• Exercise and be active as this help nourish your retina with enough intake of oxygen.
• Do not stare on your computer's monitor, TV, portable game consoles or any small device that can strain your eyes.
• If you have a desk job which involves long hours of computer usage, try to gaze away from your monitor every 20 minutes and look at greeneries or cool colors like pastel ones to sooth your eyes.

The Difference Between an Optometrist and an Optician

People who have never had sight issues before may feel scared and uncertain about finding an eye doctor. They are often fearful of the procedures and may even be worried about the cost. Finding an eye doctor is easier than you think, but you need to make sure you understand the difference between an optometrist, an optician, and you need to consult with your insurance company.

Optometrist
An optometrist is the medical term for an eye doctor. These individuals have been trained to exam, diagnose and treat a wide variety of eye conditions and disorders. Optometrists do more than simply ask you to recite letters on a screen. These professionals are trained to examine your eyes for signs of degenerative and genetic disorders such as cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal disorders. They prescribe contact lenses and eyeglasses, perform therapeutic procedures and can even perform eye surgeries.

Optician
An optician is often confused with an optometrist, but it is important to understand the difference between these two professions. Not only will this save you time, but reduce an embarrassing situation. Opticians make optometry instruments and construct contact lenses as well as eyewear. They may work in the same office as your optometrist or they may work in a different location, shipping the materials to optometrists all over the country.

Insurance
Visiting an optometrist is an important part of a person's overall health care routine. Even if you think your sight problems can be contributed to getting older, it is important that you routinely have your eyes examined. If you have health care coverage, find out if eye exams are part of that coverage. Not all health insurance plans cover this aspect or they will cover the exam, but not any lenses or frames that are prescribed. Eye glasses and eye exams are expensive. You want to know what your responsibilities are before you schedule an appointment.

Onsite Services
When searching for an optometrist it is helpful to find a practice that has an onsite optician. This reduces the time you have to wait to get your new glasses or contact lenses. It is also helpful if there is a problem with the lenses that you need to have corrected right away.



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What You Need to Know about Dry Eyes

Dry eyes can be one of the most annoying problems you can experience when it comes to your eyesight. In fact, more than 60 million people suffer from symptoms of dry eyes and 10 million people actually have a syndrome called Dry Eye Syndrome. This conditions can negatively impact the way you sleep and live on a day to day basis. However, there are products, such as those sold by EyeEco, that can help you with these symptoms if you suffer from them regularly.

Symptoms of Dry Eye Syndrome

Do you think you may be suffering from Dry Eye Syndrome? You should probably visit your eye doctor when you suffer through these symptoms:

•          Burning eyes
•          Itching eyes
•          Constant irritation in your eyes
•          Consistent redness
•          Blurred vision that doesn't improve after blinking
•          Increasing discomfort with reading, watching TV, and using a computer

These are all symptoms of Dry Eye Syndrome. The faster you can get in to see an eye doctor, the better. When you see your eye doctor, be sure to be specific on when you experience these symptoms, as well as for how long.

Causes of Dry Eye Syndrome

There are many reasons why people experience dry eye and some of them may even be surprising to you! The most common reason for dry eye is the natural aging process. Over the years, your body will stop producing the same amount of oils it used to, which can contribute to your eyes feeling dry and irritated. People who wear contact lenses are also at greater risk. Most surprising, are those people who have gotten Lasik eye surgery. They are also at an increased risk of getting dry eye.

There's Still Hope

While having Dry Eye Syndrome may seem like a painful and long-lasting issue, there is still hope for your comfort. Products make by companies such as EyeEco can help you experience comfort and relief from all these symptoms. These products are typically specialized eyewear that you can use while you sleep or even as everyday eyewear. These eyewear products will seal your eyes from the outdoors and constantly create a humid and moist environment for your eyes.

Eye Test

This is not your usual vision test but more of a personality test. Check it out! The result is very "me."

Deep Down You Are Sensitive

You're the type of person who notices everything and forgets nothing. You are very in tune with the world. You feel deeply, and sometimes the silliest things can effect you. You are easily brought to laughter or tears. You don't show the world how fragile you are. You instead show people how insightful you can be. You are good at anticipating what's going to happen in your life. You are often the first one to see what's coming.

The Eye Test

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Having a Poor Eyesight

There was a time when all I did was read and read and read some more until my head ached and my sight blurred. I stopped because I did not want to wear glasses. I find wearing glasses so cumbersome and I don't want anything obstructing my view and face. That's one of the reasons too why I barely put cosmetics because I feel that it hides my natural beauty (if there is any! hahaha).

Well, I just learned that my daughter (she is in Manila right now for her summer break) is now officially wearing eye glasses; not corrective glasses but the real deal where there are grade levels. She has 150-100 vision.

We are partly to be blamed because we didn't heed on the signs that her eye sight was degrading. It's too late to be pointing fingers now, right?

So, what causes poor eye sight anyway? Here are the tell-tale signs:

1. Vitamin A difficiency
2. Poor nutrition
3. Reading with dim lights
4. Looking closely on tv, monitors
5. Squinting, closing one eye
6. Headaches, nausea or dizziness
7. Clumsiness
8. Rubbing the eyes repeatedly
9. Tilting the head to one side
10. Using a finger as a guide when reading
11. Reading while in motion (as this strains the eyes)

Honestly, she manifested some of the above signs but I was clueless because I have never worn glasses. I should have known then so this poor eyesight thing would have been averted.