Toronto Lasik Eye Surgery

LASIK surgery is a very detailed surgical process involving the reshaping of the cornea with an excimer laser so that the cornea iis better able to refocus rays of light on the retina, thereby improving the patients vision in one or both eyes.

If you are considering the surgery you should note that the procedure is not recommended for everyone with vision problems however if you are near-sighted, far-sighted, suffer from astigmatism, or want to eliminate dependency on eyeglasses and/or contact lenses, then you already make a good candidate for laser eye surgery.

GTA - Greater Toronto Area residents - are fortunate to have a variety of options when it comes to Lasik Surgey. There are a number of Lasik Surgery clinics, public settings, or private practices that offer the procedure, as well as trained and highly skilled medical surgeons who specialize in vision-corrective surgical procedures; some even specialize in this procedure specifically.

If you are considering LASIK eye surgery in Toronto, you will likely have many questions; the GTA’s qualified specialists are there to help you answer them. It’s a good idea to learn as much as you can about the procedure and ask plenty of questions about wthe process, what you need to know and do prior to the operation, and, most importantly, what to expect after the surgery and the post-operation recover time.

In the meantime, below are a few key points to consider. Please note that the information consists of basic guidelines and should not replace a consultation with your doctor and/or surgeon.

Before the Procedure:

-Arrange for a meeting with your doctor or the surgeon who will perform an initial evaluation to ensure your candidacy for this eye surgery.

-Stop wearing your contact lenses about two to four weeks prior to the exam to allow your corneas to return to their natural, irregular shape.

-Ask your doctor or surgeon any questions you have about the surgery.

-Prior to the start of the surgery, you will be asked to remove all make-up, facial lotion or cream, and perfume. In addition, you will also need to arrange for a ride to and from the clinic.

-Fasting may be required beforehand.

During the Procedure:

-Expect the surgery to last about a half hour but be prepared to stay at the clinic for several hours.

- You will be comfortably sitting back in a reclining chair in the examination room while the surgeon performs the surgery using the laser system.

-While a numbing drop will be used on your eyes right before the operation, you will still feel some sensation (pressure and minimal discomfort) throughout the operation.

-The exact techniques used ho reshape the cornea via the exciter laser may vary,depending on where you go and which surgeon you chose for LASIK eye surgery in the Greater Toronto Area

After the Procedure:

-Side-effects, such a itching, burning, discomfort, tearing, watering, sensitivity to light, slightly blurred vision, and mild pain, are common right after the operation, but are temporary, and should disappear within a few days.

-Do not rub your eyes following your eye surgery, and do not wear contact lenses. Let your eyes heal.

-You may be given pain medication and/or eye drops to take home.

-At home, you must rest and avoid certain activities (such as contact sports, wearing eye make-up, and swimming) for certain periods of time (your surgeon will advise you accordingly).

-Your first follow-up visit should occur within one to two days after the surgery.

-Report to your surgeon or doctor if your post-operative vision discomfort worsens or become severe.