Los Angeles LASIK - Get Clearer Vision & Rid of Reading Glasses

There’s no cure for aging, we will all experience it. As we age, we may notice that parts of us don’t work as well as they used to. This is especially true for our eyes. You may know someone or suffer yourself from something called presbyopia, the inability to focus clearly on objects closer than 1 foot or so. Those who have had perfect vision their whole lives may start in their mid-40s to show signs of presbyopia. The most common telltale sign has to hold books, magazines, etc farther away in order to focus on the small writing. This is because the tiny structures in our eyes which control the lens’ ability to adjust to near and far vision become weaker. Most people turn to bifocals or reading glasses in this case, but they are not the best fix.

As helpful as bifocals may be, they are often bothersome. You have to remember to bring them with you everywhere you go, they are often lost, or broken, or may not make the best fashion statement. In Los Angeles LASIK eye surgery has advanced to not only correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, but also through monovision, presbyopia may be corrected.

What is Monovision?

Normally our two eyes work together to focus on objects which are near, mid-distant, and far away. Bifocals and monovision contact lenses account for both near and far vision in order to allow you to see clearly.

Monovision laser treatment is a common LASIK surgery in Los Angeles which corrects one eye for distance and one eye for near. In monovision, the distance eye will do most of the work when looking at objects in the distance such as when driving or watching TV, and the near vision eye will do most of the work when looking at close objects like a computer screen or a book. Yet, your brain selects the correct eye automatically and seamlessly switches between the two. Monovision correction is very similar to stereo surround sound. Audio is transmitted in right and left channels and heard through respective ears yet you do not notice the separation. You hear one unified audio stream without thinking about which ear to use.

To determine if you will be comfortable with monovision laser vision correction Los Angeles ophthalmologists such as Dr. Robert K. Maloney in Beverly Hills will simulate the procedure in-office with a special pair of spectacle lenses. Most patients will know immediately if they can adapt to the procedure. If you require more time, trial contact lenses can also be used. Patients will simulate the monovision for a few days with these lenses until they are confident in their decision.

Patients who do not adapt well to the monovision trial can still consider laser vision correction to correct distance vision in both eyes. If you are under the age of 45, reading glasses usually are not necessary after the procedure.

If you are over 45 and do not wish to have monovision LASIK, you will most likely require reading glasses after LASIK Los Angeles patients over 45 who wish to have both their far and distance vision corrected without monovision or using reading glasses, a possible option to explore in order to effectively manage their presbyopia is Lens Replacement Surgery.

Lasik surgery Los Angeles - Common Fears about Lasik Surgery

In Los Angeles Lasik eye surgery can seem to be a big thing for many people; and many of them do not want to ask all the pertinent questions. People tend to fear the unknown, but there are many resources you can find to read more about the Lasik procedure.

One of the most common fears, both when it comes to Lasik surgery or surgery in general is the fear of pain during and after the surgery. In Los Angeles Lasik surgery is relatively pain free. Before the surgery begins the eye numbing drops are applied to the eyes. The patient also receives a mild sedative so they can relax and feel comfortable. During the surgery you may feel a minor pressure to the eye, but most patients do not feel any pain at all.

Many people do also fear the actual operation. Some people hear the word Lasik and automatically think of dangerous lasers pointed at the eyes. That thought alone can make many people nervous. And what if you look away? Will it hurt your eyes? The truth is, there is really nothing to worry about. The actual operation only lasts ten to fifteen seconds for each eye. And a very sophisticated tracking system will make sure that the laser stops, if the eye is not in position.

The fear of “the scalpel” is another common fear for many patients. But the reality is that all types of Los Angeles laser eye surgery are performed either with a very small microkeratome blade or the laser itself. Scalpels are not used anymore for the creation of the flap, and are not necessary in any step of the operation.

You hear horror stories every day about operations that went wrong, so it is just natural to wonder about the risks; especially when it comes to your precious eyes. Some people worry about the risk about going blind. In reality not one case of blindness due to a Lasik operation has ever been reported, according to government statistics taken by the FDA.

The risk of major permanent complication due to Lasik is actually less than one percent. And if you include the minor complications too (like light halos) the risk is less than 3 percent in total. It is only a very rare case where Lasik surgery Los Angeles or elsewhere, will not improve the vision.

If you are considering Lasik surgery, it is important to do some in-depth research before jumping straight in. The complications mentioned above, though rare, often occur when a person places their eyes in the hands of a less experienced or reputable eye surgeon. The truth is Lasik surgery is not for everyone. So you should talk to your local doctor to see if you are a candidate. There are other types of vision correction which you may qualify for.