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HEALTH - Technology LASIK (laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis) in recent years this popular treat eye disorders minus, cylinder, or a plus though.
Although LASIK procedure is safe, but recent research revealed the existence of side effects from the procedure.
The study showed that more than 40 percent of people who perform LASIK surgery experience some symptoms such as glare seen the light or no halo around the object. The disorder appears about 3 months after LASIK action.
In the study, researchers followed two groups of people who undergo eye surgery to 6 months. The first group consisted of 262 army personnel were still active and about 29 years old. The second group consists of 312 people whose ages averaged 32 years.
Each respondent was asked to complete a web-based survey about their vision before surgery, and several times thereafter. The survey included questions about how satisfied they are with the vision and whether there was interference with the eyes after LASIK.
Visual impairment were asked among other things see the halo, glare or double vision.
In LASIK surgery, the doctor will make a small incision in the cornea or the outer layer of the eye. The doctor then uses a laser to remove corneal tissue bit, crafting it, so vision improved.
In general, according to the survey the majority of vision improved. They are also satisfied with his eyesight.
However, 43 percent of the group of the first and 46 percent of the second group experienced some disturbances such as double vision, vision is out of focus, and halo, three months after surgery.
"The results of this study indicate, no surgery is perfect," said Dr.Mark Fromer, an ophthalmologist from New York who was not involved in the study.
However, according to Fromer, based on his own experience, usually vision disturbances after LASIK action is not too intrusive.
Doctors should also express openly their patients about the risks of any action oeprasi.
"Laser surgery to improve vision is a good procedure, but should be given to the right patient. The patient must be willing to accept all the possibilities that can occur when LASIK, including dry eye or double vision," he said.
