In the past, those who suffered from visions problems such as near-sightedness, far-sightedness, and astigmatism had few options other than wearing glasses or contacts. Of course, as vision worsens, the prescription lenses get bulkier and more difficult to manage. Are you’re tired of the hassle of contacts, sick of dealing with lost and broken glasses, or would your work life would be made easier if you didn’t have to wear them? If you said yes, a LASIK procedure at the Oakland Eye Clinic might be the next step for you.
Vision conditions like being near- or far-sighted are caused when light bends and focuses improperly inside the eye. These conditions are known as refractory errors. LASIK is a laser-assisted surgical procedure that corrects how light is bent and focused in your eye by subtly reshaping the cornea. The procedure itself is brief, typically taking only a few minutes. The doctor will cut a small flap in the cornea in order to access the tissue underneath. Then an excimer laser uses ultraviolet light to remove tiny pieces of corneal tissue in a process called ablation. At the end of the procedure, the doctor places the tissue flap back over the cornea to heal.
While the procedure is painless, some patients experience some anxiety about the surgery. If you feel anxious about the surgery, you can discuss receiving a mild sedative ahead of time with the doctor. Most people notice significant improvement in their vision within a few days. While there will be some restrictions on exercise, most normal daily activities are resumed within a day or two, making the disruption in your life from the LASIK procedure very minimal.
If you decide that getting LASIK at the Oakland Eye Clinic may be the right choice for you, you will find yourself under the care of Dr. Hakimzadeh. In addition to her board certification from the American Board of Ophthalmology, Dr. Hakimzadeh is a specialist in LASIK surgery and has fifteen years of private practice experience in the Michigan area. She has treated many laser eye surgery patients. She is also a member in good standing with the The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the International Society of Refractive Surgery.
