Am I Too Old for LASIK Eye Surgery?
January 5, 2021
Typically in their 40s, patients begin to notice a decrease in their near vision due to the aging of the internal lens of the eye. This natural aging process and loss of function within the lens is known as presbyopia and sets in when you enter stage one of dysfunctional lens syndrome. Symptoms commonly associated with presbyopia include:
On the day of the procedure, patients can expect to be in our office for 90 minutes.
While the entire procedure takes less than 15 minutes, the laser portion of the treatment is completed in only a few seconds.
Several tests will be repeated to verify measurements. An optional mild sedative is offered to patients and anesthetic eye drops are applied to numb the eye. A small, gentle eyelid holder is placed between your eyelids so you don’t have to worry about blinking during the procedure.
Using the femtosecond laser, the surgeon creates a small pocket or a flap within the cornea.
The inlay is then inserted and positioned over the pupil, ensuring best depth-of-focus for each patient.
Drops are instilled immediately following KAMRA Corneal Inlays in Kansas City. Our post-operative technicians will then provide instructions regarding type and frequency of eye drops and restrictions for the days and weeks following.
The flap or pocket heals quickly with most patients being able to return to work and normal activities as early as the next day. Typically patients gain several lines of reading vision within their first week and most will experience the full benefit of KAMRA Vision™ by their 1 month, post-operative exam.
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Advanced Ocular Analysis
The first and most critical step in determining candidacy for a procedure is to schedule a complimentary Advanced Ocular Analysis, or AOA.
Going above and beyond a traditional LASIK screening, the AOA sets the foundation for exceptional visual outcomes with each patient’s long-term needs in mind.