Our vision differs on many factors. Age is one. Family
history is another. The two combined, can have negative effects especially if
the history displays signs of deteriorating eyesight and manifests itself
during old age. The older you are the harder it could be to treat a health
issue. More complications can arise as a result of old age from prolonged
recovery to other medical issues that could hinder treatment. Lasik
treatment in Dubai is one such procedure, and many reasons play a role
in determining it as a treatment option for you.
Lasik treatment is used to treat problems
with vision focus. Myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism are some of the main
issues that are targeted by this procedure. It concerns improper refraction
which means light is not entering the eye as normal making images blurry and
unfocused. Lasik treatment in Dubai is centred on
the cornea as adjustments are made to its tissues to permanently fix visual
acuity for the better.
Those under eighteen years of age cannot be considered for
the treatment and will have to rely on glasses or contact lenses to see well.
Even if you are over the age limit, there are obstacles to qualifying as a
candidate for LASIK treatment in Dubai. These include
other eye diseases such as macular degeneration, glaucoma and cataract to name
a few. Your ophthalmologist should be able to guide you in the right direction
in deciding whether another surgery is required prior to LASIK treatment in Dubai.
You should also have a stable prescription of a year, but
your doctor will let you know exactly how long when going in for your
consultation prior to LASIK treatment in Dubai. They will also
examine your cornea as this is the focal point of the surgery. If the cornea is
too thin, they may deem it too risky although the use of a laser as opposed to
the traditional blade treatment could help combat this.
Before you book yourself in for LASIK treatment in Dubai,
ensure you take enough leave from work beforehand. Following the surgery,
though some go back to their daily activities, if you feel you would need
proper recovery time at home then do so. Going back to a computer screen for
hours on end is not the best way to help your eyes heal. You are advised from
avoiding any form of eye strain which includes just that.
As the surgeon will use anesthesia and numbing drops during
your lasik
treatment in Dubai, pain is not something that people report following
the surgery. You may feel some discomfort such as dry eyes and inability to be
out in light. However, these disappear with time provided you follow the
aftercare instructions given.
Most eye surgeries that cater to LASIK treatment in Dubai also
treat cataract, keratoconus, retinal issues as well as glaucoma. When booking a
doctor, ensure they have enough experience for you to be comfortable with.
Hygiene is very important in the clinic as are state-of-the-art equipment to
keep up with industry standards.
Some eye surgeons are renowned in their field and are a
frequent part of conferences and other events related to the field. It would be
worthwhile to read up on them and if you could book a consultation.