We cannot decide for you. But you will probably decide to have LASIK laser eye surgery if you desire a reduced dependency on glasses and contact lenses, and you are prepared to take a well-informed risk with the health of your eyes.

What you need to know:

LASIK is an operation on your [...]]]> Should You Have LASIK?

We cannot decide for you. But you will probably decide to have LASIK laser eye surgery if you desire a reduced dependency on glasses and contact lenses, and you are prepared to take a well-informed risk with the health of your eyes.

What you need to know:

LASIK is an operation on your eye that is irreversible. It is often described as a treatment, and sounds nothing more innocuous that a visit to the dentist. This is not exactly the case, despite what the marketing says – while it is true that LASIK is relatively quick and painless compared to other types of laser eye surgeries, it is STILL surgery, and there is a list of potential complications.

What Are The Long-Term Risks?

Put simply, no one knows the very long-term implications of LASIK laser eye surgery (i.e. beyond 10 years or so) on the health of eyes that have undergone it. Some cases of corneal ectasia have been reported – this is an abnormal bulging of the cornea, due to it being weakened by LASIK. However, at the moment this only appears to be a problem if you have had LASIK for a very high prescription, e.g. for myopes around -10. There is also a lot of division over whether the flap created in LASIK Surgery ever really does heal to the point where the eye is as strong as it was before the procedure. LASIK laser eye surgery is still a relatively new procedure, around 10 years old, and to an extent some of the bugs are still being ironed out. It is important for this reason, that you take your time to choose a eye surgeon who is experienced.

LASIK Eye Surgery in Denver, Colorado

LASIK surgery is a booming business, and it is becoming more popular in Denver, Colorado. Treatments here have been in the millions. If you are thinking of getting laser eye surgery, here are a few guidelines to start with.

• Before visiting any eye surgery clinic in Denver, Colorado, DO RESEARCH on what questions to ask them. The key questions to ask the laser eye surgeon are about your pupil size and corneal thickness. Both of these factors are very important in selecting what type of laser eye surgery you require.
• PRK, the older type of laser eye surgery is becoming less common, but it is still just as effective as LASIK laser eye surgery for low prescriptions, and avoids any potential complications with the flap. A newer version of PRK laser eye surgery, called LASEK laser eye surgery is now being performed.
• Get at least TWO different consultations with different laser eye surgery clinics and beware of any contradictory things you hear. Get clarification.
• Be realistic about your result. If you have a high prescription, there’s a chance you’ll need a second enhancement surgery.
• Treatments for far-sightedness, while generally effective for low amounts (and not so effective for higher amounts), have a considerably longer recovery time than for near-sighted treatments.
• Don’t fall for the marketing hype. LASIK laser eye surgery has made the majority of people very happy, but is still surgery. And there are a number of documented examples of where it has gone horribly wrong. It is up to you to get the facts and make a decision based on them.
• Read as much as you can on this site! It will give you an idea of what to expect, before, during and after your LASIK experience. And if you do decide to go through with it, please post your experience here, we’d love to hear from you.

And Finally

We wish you the best of luck!

Cutarelli Vision Denver LASIK
7887 East Belleview Avenue, Suite 180
Denver, Colorado 80111
303-486-2020

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Chances are you know people who’ve had LASIK surgery in Denver, Colorado. You’ve probably heard the stories about their amazing moment – when they experienced a sudden, dramatic improvement in their vision right after the LASIK procedure. Dr. Cutarelli in Denver, Colorado would love to [...]]]>

With LASIK you’ll be amazed at what you can see.

Chances are you know people who’ve had LASIK surgery in Denver, Colorado. You’ve probably heard the stories about their amazing moment – when they experienced a sudden, dramatic improvement in their vision right after the LASIK procedure. Dr. Cutarelli in Denver, Colorado would love to help you have that amazing moment too. He has helped thousands of Denver area patients achieve dramatic improvement in vision through LASIK vision correction.

If you’ve worn glasses or contact lenses for years, you’re aware of the frustrations of limited vision, and might be considering LASIK. For most people, LASIK is very successful. Not only should you be able to enjoy all your daily activities without the hassle. and they love the freedom from glasses and contact lenses.

Your decision to undergo a LASIK procedure is an important one. Be sure that the doctor who performs your LASIK procedure has the right qualifications and has the experience necessary to perform your procedure successfully. It is important to understand the risks involved and to have realistic expectations. LASIK can dramatically improve your vision, but you should not expect perfection. For example, patients over the age of 40 may still need to wear reading glasses.

Cutarelli Vision Denver LASIK
7887 East Belleview Avenue, Suite 180
Denver, Colorado 80111
303-486-2020

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