Dr. Dello Russo consults patient about Lasik Eye Surgery Part 2 of 2
Dr. Dello Russo explains the various tests done before performing lasik eye surgery. Dello Russo also examines the risks and benefits associated with Lasik.
Dr. Dello Russo explains the various tests done before performing lasik eye surgery. Dello Russo also examines the risks and benefits associated with Lasik.
Dr. Dello Russo explains the various tests done before performing lasik eye surgery. Dello Russo also examines the risks and benefits associated with Lasik.
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Lasik stands for Laser-Assisted in situ Keratomileusis.As the name suggests, Lasik is a laser eye surgery used to correct different eye defects such as myopia , astigmatism and hyperopia.
How much does Lasik eye surgery costs in Los Angeles?
In Los Angeles lasik eye surgery varies from surgeron to surgeon.There are other,more advanced techniques ,that can be more expensive that a traditional Lasik eye surgery.For example IntraLase.IntraLase is a newly developed technology that uses a laser beam to create a corneal flap instead of using a metal blade.This technique raises the costs of the lasik surgery by $300 per eye.
In Los Angeles the costs of Lasik varies from $1000 to $2500-$3000 depending on the lasik eye surgery center and surgeon.The best (and most expensive) lasik surgery centers are in Beverly Hills and Santa Monica area.
What are the other alternatives?
Some of the alternatives for Lasik eye surgery are PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) and
LASEK (laser epithelial keratomileusis).LASEK is a newer procedure similar to PRK.
There are also alternatives to laser eye procedures like Refractive Lens Exchange (your eye’s natural lens is replaced with an artificial one) or CK for Hyperopia (Conductive keratoplasty).Conductive keratoplasty is a new
procedure that uses heat form radio waves to shrink the collagen in the periphery of the cornea.It’s important to know that RLE ( Refractive Lens Exchange) does not have U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval yet.
Lasik complications
Every surgery has risks and Lasik eye surgery is no different.Here are some frequently reported complications of LASIK :
- Overcorrection or undercorrection
- Dry eye
- Infection
- Double vision
Although there are some risks involved , patients having unresolved complications six months after surgery has been estimated to about 3%.
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During laser eye surgery, or LASIK, a corneal flap is created with a keratome, the flap is laid back, and an excimer laser is used to vaporize corneal tissue and shape the lens to adjust for nearsightedness, astigmatism or farsightedness. Correct refractive vision problems using laser eye surgery with information from an ophthalmologist in this free video on eye care and vision problems.
No amount or type of technology can make up for an inexperienced or inadequate doctor, so the most important consideration when contemplating laser vision correction surgery is the quality of the surgeon. The only way to determine the quality of the doctor, of course, is to do a thorough investigation.
The first thing to do is to check with the various accrediting groups, your state’s medical board and the local office of the American Medical Association. Once you have established the doctor’s standing, you need to ask some serious questions. Although there is certainly no exact number of questions to ask, and there are many possible ones, we have developed this list of ten tough questions you should ask your doctor about LASIK surgery.
Of course, for you to gauge the answers, you will have to be informed about the procedure, its history and technique, possible complications and even LASIK surgery cost. Following the questions there are some brief suggested answers, but your doctor may answer them somewhat differently. Therefore, you need to be educated enough about laser vision correction to assess the responses.
Use common sense and always request evidence of all claims concerning education, training, certification and patient outcomes. You should also assess the doctor’s willingness to reply almost as much as the response itself. The doctor should offer to make arrangements for any requested test or examination that the doctor does not normally provide.
If you do not completely understand the questions or answers, then you are not ready to approach the physician. Use the DocShop.com resources and search out other resources until you are comfortable with the terminology and the procedure itself. Then present the doctor with some or all of the following questions, and keep good notes of the replies.
1. How long have you been performing this surgery? (Many experts recommend that this be at least three years.)
2. How many procedures have you performed total, and how many in the last year? (Look for about 500 and at least 150, respectively.)
3. How many procedures—of the exact type you will use for me, with the same equipment, to correct the same refractive error—have you performed? (At least 100.)
4. What percentage of your patients report unresolved complications six months after surgery? (The norm is under three percent, with less than .5 percent being serious complications.)
5. Have you had a successful surgery malpractice claim of greater than $30,000? (If “yes,” get details.)
6. What is the worst surgery outcome of any patient and how did you handle it? (All doctors with sufficient surgical experience have had negative outcomes. You need to be comfortable that your doctor can handle problems effectively.)
7. Have you ever had hospital or surgical facility privileges, or your Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) certification, revoked, suspended or restricted? (Answer should be no.)
8. Have you ever been convicted of a crime, arrested for being under the influence or possessing any controlled substance, or treated for drug abuse or mental illness as an adult? (Generally speaking, the answer should be no, but you should discuss the circumstances and make up your own mind about potential doctors. A problem 20 years ago when a college student may not be germane today.)
9. Is the LASIK equipment you use specifically approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for laser vision correction? (If not, ask the doctor to explain why it is not FDA approved.)
10. What certification do you hold, if any, from the American Board of Ophthalmology, American Board of Eye Surgery and the Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance? (The best doctors are members of all three.)
There are scores more questions that you could potentially ask about the equipment, the procedure and your own suitability for the operation. Beyond the medical questions, you will also have discussed the LASIK surgery cost, as well as the historical data on outcomes of laser vision correction surgeries. Information and knowledge are key to making a wise decision and you cannot be too careful with your vision at stake.