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When will I See Results from LASIK?

LASIK vision correction is a long-term solution to farsightedness, nearsightedness and astigmatism. A quick procedure normally requiring about 20 minutes to complete, LASIK will provide optimum vision results in the 3-6 months following surgery.

Author: Sara Goldstein

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Improved vision from LASIK will be permanent, although vision changes and age-related impairments may cause you to experience some loss of vision not related to your LASIK surgery.

Permanent Vision Correction in Minutes
LASIK vision correction permanently changes the shape of your cornea and is a long-term vision solution. The LASIK procedure takes only a few minutes for each eye.

Immediately after the procedure you will probably experience some blurriness, which will dissipate in the hours following the surgery. In the next 12 hours you will begin to notice improvement in your vision, and many people are able to drive the day after LASIK surgery. Your vision will continue to improve in the weeks following the procedure, and most patients reach their optimum vision 6 months after LASIK.

To ensure the longevity of your improved vision, it is important to follow LASIK post-op guidelines from your physician. Immediately following the surgery, be sure to wear sunglasses outside and avoid activities that could cause trauma to your eye. Wear protective goggles while engaging in sports and activities in the months after LASIK eye surgery, and wear a headband during these activities to keep perspiration out of your eyes and prevent infection.

Possible Vision Problems down the Road
You will continue to enjoy improved vision from LASIK as long as eye issues associated with aging do not interfere with your vision. As we age, everyone experiences some loss of focusing power when looking at an object up close or reading. As we grow older, the eye lens loses its ability to focus optimally. This condition is called presbyopia, which is normal and causes many people to wear reading glasses as they approach their 40s and beyond. Previous LASIK surgery will not prevent presbyopia, and many LASIK patients wear reading glasses at some point.

Other age-related eye problems can affect your vision after LASIK, including:
• Cataracts
• Glaucoma
• Macular degeneration

In the event that these conditions do occur, an experienced ophthalmologist can determine the best treatment for you.

Age-related eye conditions are treatable, and any other changes to your vision can often be adjusted for in a follow-up LASIK procedure.

To learn more about LASIK vision correction in San Francisco, Bay Area and San Jose, California, please visit the website of the Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley.

About Author

Dr. Gary Kawesch is the leading provider of eye care and LASIK in the San Francisco Bay Area. Other eye care offered includes Custom LASIK, Wavefront treatment, No-Blade LASIK, thin-flap LASIK, LASEK, PRK, implantable contact lenses, refractice lens exchange and more. Contact Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley to schedule a free LASIK consultation.

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When will I See Results from LASIK?