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Most of us may not realize that over a lifetime, years of wearing extended contacts and glasses are dramatically costing us more than we could reckon. Aside from the fact that wearing contacts require time and meticulous attention to ensure proper cleaning and to avoid infection, the extra precaution it requires is just one of the many comfort issues we face.
Vision correction procedures have been around for years, typically, laser eye correction promises better vision without glasses or contacts. The most common elective vision procedure in the U.S. is the iLASIK technology–a safe and proven method of laser eye correction recently approved by all branches of the U.S. military and NASA for their servicemen and women.
In order to qualify for the procedure, a candidate must pass the basic criteria as follows:
1. Must be at least 21 years old.
2. Generally of good health.
3. Has had a stable vision prescription for at least one year.
4. Has no existing eye disease.
It is strongly advised to get an extensive exam by an iLASIK surgeon to determine suitability to undergo the procedure. Sophisticated computers and software are used to make an individual blueprint of your eyes or what is called a customized WaveScan™ map which will serve as the road map for your iLASIK procedure.
Intralase FS Laser used to create the thin corneal flap for the iLASIK procedure
The iLASIK procedure reshapes the cornea to correct the refractive imperfections in the eye (which is essentially the reason some people are nearsighted, farsighted, etc.) by creating a thin corneal flap using IntraLase™ FS laser which makes it unique and not the traditional LASIK with a blade.
The aid of Iris Registration and ActiveTrack™ 3D eye tracking technology ensure that the laser stays precisely aligned even with eye movements during the procedure. This eye correction is entirely computer driven, safe, fast and almost painless.
Results may vary however 98% of nearsighted patients who have undergone the procedure noticeably experienced improved vision of 20/20 and even better right after a year of treatment. And with iLASIK being covered by most health savings account offering a tax deductible payment scheme, this definitely makes it a worthwhile investment with long term benefit and a great way to pay for better vision.
Updated 09 September 2009: This is one of those infomercial posts I’ve written about that is up ’til now remains relevant. If you have anything that you’d like to add or correct, do let me know.
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I would go to lasik surgery, but my eyesight still keeps getting worse. I m 19 years old and i got -8D in both eyes.
Hi Josh, I’d suggest that you consult an eye specialist for your problem so they can decide what’s good for you.