Vision Enhancement through LASIK
LASIK enhancement takes place following a LASIK procedure and
is designed to “fine-tune” the patient’s vision. Occasionally
LASIK enhancement is provided at no additional cost as part of the
original LASIK surgery price. LASIK enhancement is rarely required,
with most patients content with the outcome of the original procedure.
If LASIK enhancement is desired, the patient and doctor will consult
to determine if the conditions favor performing a LASIK enhancement,
with the understanding that the enhancement may or may not actually “take”.
Problems LASIK enhancement addresses include astigmatism, where the
misshapen eye may require additional correction to optimize vision.
Usually LASIK enhancement takes place at least three months after the
original LASIK surgery, allowing vision to stabilize. LASIK enhancement
also requires that the patient have adequate corneal tissue to perform
the surgery. To perform LASIK enhancement surgery, the surgeon either
lifts the original corneal flap, or creates a new one. A LASIK enhancement
surgery is almost identical to the original surgery, and patients who
undergo a LASIK enhancement face all the same risks as patients in regular
LASIK surgery.
Patients who feel LASIK enhancement would be beneficial to them should
consult a LASIK physician to learn more about LASIK enhancement and
its implications. Ideally, a patient will already have an understanding
of LASIK enhancement from their initial meetings with the physician,
prior to the original LASIK treatment.
If you would like to learn more about vision enhancement with
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