Eye Surgeon

Eye surgeons, generally referred to as ophthalmologists, are specially trained in the maintenance of eye and vision health. Some eye surgeons will be further specialized in particular eye or vision conditions, such as laser eye surgery, cataracts or glaucoma. An eye surgeon may also perform procedures meant to correct vision abnormalities that force patients to wear glasses or contact lenses.

5 Things You Need to Know

  1. Laser eye surgery has become the most common way to treat vision problems, including astigmatism. Though it may sound complicated, laser eye surgery can be completed quickly, relatively painlessly and on an out-patient basis.
  2. There are four different kinds of laser eye surgery - PRK, LASIK, LASEK and Epi-LASIK.
  3. Eye surgery is a very delicate procedure with the risk of lifelong complications including vision loss. Eye surgeons are trained to continue care post-surgery in order to ensure the continued health of patient’s vision.
  4. Your eye health can be affected by a number of different diseases and conditions, including diabetes and heart conditions. There are also a number of different diseases and conditions related directly to vision and the eye, including glaucoma, dry eye and eyelid infections.
  5. Some professions have vision requirements that cannot be met by those with eye surgery. Some eye surgeries disqualify you from professions such as commercial piloting.

3 Questions You Need to Ask Your Eye Surgeon

  1. How can I expect eye surgery to affect my daily life? Some surgeries will limit your ability to look at a computer screen for an extended period of time, or will affect your ability to see while driving at night. Since vision is such a vital part of day to day life, you need to be aware of how the procedure will change your ability to see.
  2. Do you have experience with non-surgical alternatives? Not all vision difficulties or eye conditions require surgery, and since it’s such a delicate procedure, if you don’t have to have it, alternatives may be the better option.
  3. Will I still / now need corrective lenses following the surgery? Many health plans limit the coverage on corrective lenses, and you may want to reconsider any surgery or procedure that will result in the need for them or which will not lessen your need for them.

Also Known As: Ophthalmologist

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