LASIK or Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis is one of the most popular forms of laser corrective eye surgeries available on the market today. This procedure began being used in the 1990s and has grown in popularity and reliability since its inception and approval by the FDA. The base procedure with LASIK is that a laser is used to permanently change the shape of the cornea in the eye in order to correct near-sighted or far-sighted vision.
Understanding LASIK surgery
The basic LASIK surgery involves cutting back the cornea of the eye to expose the stoma and the a laser removes portions of the stoma to modify how light travels through the eye to correct any vision problem the patient may be having. The flap is then placed back over the stoma and the eye is allowed to heal. Patients report have considerably better vision immediately after the procedure and the procedure is performed in one visit with no overnight hospitalization. There are multiple types of procedures that fall under the LASIK category including radial keratotomy (RK) which uses a sharp knife to access the cornea and change its form or photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) where the stoma is accessed after the top layer is scraped away. There is one surgery that uses heat to modify the cornea called thermokeratoplasty.
LASIK risks
Any surgery has risks and LASIK is no different. Some patients have reported that their night vision is no longer clear or that they see blurred stars around objects. Others do not get the vision improvement that they hope for or they only get a slight improvement. Complications can happen so make sure when you shop for LASIK in Detroit that you find a quality surgeon.
LASIK Detroit technology has grown tremendously and it’s important to shop and find the best option for you and your vision.

At Eye Michigan we have the most up to date technology at our disposal, which calls for smaller margin for error and problems. Depending on the eye condition, the older technology and older remedies can be more applicable, but one should do research on how effective each procedure can be in correcting one’s flawed sight. For any remaining questions, our surgeons could be contacted directly.

Eye Michigan offers a great deal and our customers can be assured great results thanks to our modern technology and experienced professionals.

With an average cost of about $2000 per eye, patients are paying for the surgery itself, our surgeons, the office, and aftermath procedures that may be required to help get your vision completely corrected. The variation in price is mostly dependent on the procedure performed. For example:

• Custom procedure – on average cost $2000 per eye, and uses the ALGERETTO WAVE laser that allows for very precise cornea restructuring
• Traditional procedure – on averages costs $1700 per eye, and uses the Amadeus microkeratome to create incisions in eye flaps, and then uses an excimer laser to reshape the cornea
• Bladeless – has produced the best results for our customers, and uses only lasers to conduct the surgery procedure, the cost could be up to $2100 per eye or slightly more

Bobsled racer Steven Holcomb has had many visual problems in the past six years. It brought danger to himself and his teammates with his continuation of racing. Even with this obstacle, he raced based more on feel than vision. A procedure was performed to give him his 20/20 vision back, and he became increasingly successful in his races.

Holcomb was victorious with winning nine out of sixteen two man World Cup competitions. These successes would determine his starting position in the Olympics. However, his vision began to worsen once again, and he was diagnosed with an eye disease called Keratoconus. This basically meant his cornea was thinning, and he was forced to retire. He had another procedure performed on him in 2008, where vitamin drops and ultraviolet rays strengthened his cornea. Then, his contacts were inserted and his vision was corrected back to 20/20.

This allowed for him to return to the Sochi Olympics and although he had a struggle adjusting to racing based on vision and not the actual feel of the track, he got back in his groove, and is now driving the Night Train 2 and a new BMW sled in these Olympics. This just goes to approve how many vision problems could be corrected, especially with the professionals we have here at Eye Michigan. If you are experiencing any visual issues, call (248) 221-1022 or visit www.eyemichigan.com for further information and references.

What Not to Do Following Cataract Surgery

Once the surgeon is finished with your cataract surgery, you will spend time in your hospital room until the doctor has come by to make sure everything is ok. He will then schedule a number of follow up visits to check on the health of your eyes and the success of his work. During this post-operative period you will be required to administer anti-microbial eye drops intended to help speed the healing process. You must also apply corticosteroid drops to keep inflammation down, and cycloplergic drops which will help reduce your sensitivity to bright lights.

Problems to Look For

During the post cataract surgery recovery period you should look out for a number of symptoms that could indicate a problem. Among these are your eye becoming painful and red, pain that becomes steadily worse over time, and any sudden loss of vision. If you experience these symptoms or flashes of light or a severe headache, you need to contact your doctor immediately.

Things You Should Not Do After Your Cataract Surgery

There are several things you should not do following your surgery as they can cause permanent and irreversible damage to your eye. These include:

• Not rubbing or squeezing your eye
• Not allowing water to get into your eye while bathing
• Allow anything other than your eye drops to get into your eye
• Allow anyone or anything to hit you in the face
• Perform any type of vigorous exercise until approved by your doctor
• Drive until your doctor tells you that it is safe to do so

As long as you follow this advice as well as your doctor’s orders to the letter your eye should recovery completely. If your doctor performed the surgery using the phacoemulsification method the recovery period should be between 3 and 4 weeks. If he used a larger incision and closed it using stitches, the recovery period may be as long as 2 to 3 months. But no matter which method he uses the recovery should be full and your eyesight fully restored.

Eye Michigan (Doctors Grosinger, Spigelman & Grey) have been performing corrective optical surgeries for over 30 years, and have extensive experience in the field of eye medicine. Call them today for a free consultation or screening.