Dr. Javier Rodríguez Martín from Clínica Nivaria, responds to the most frequent doubts about the operation of myopia with Laser Lasik in Tenerife
Is the Lasik laser myopia surgery painful?
Excimer laser surgery is anti-allergic. Thanks to the anesthetic drops supplied before the process the feeling of pain is completely blocked And you don't notice any discomfort. The only discomfort that the patient warns in the operation of myopia is the use of the device that prevents the closure of the eyelids.
Can it affect the laser that is used inside the eye?
The laser we use to reshaping the cornea does not penetrate the eye. Its action is punctual on the surface, which has no impact at the intraocular level.
Can a patient be operated if their diopters of myopia continue to increase?
When we have a refractive defect to be able to be operated with Excimer laser We have to have a stability of that defect. It is useless to operate someone who has myopia, farsightedness or astigmatism if that defect is evolving over time. At the time we operate we correct the defect, but if it continues to evolve, soon, it will be necessary to use glasses again. Why in Clínica Nivaria we analyze the patient's history and determine if your previous glasses match the current refraction. We always recommend a stability of at least one or two years depending on the defect.
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Can someone who wants to have Lasik laser surgery use contact lenses?
The continued use of contact lenses is an inflammatory factor of the ocular surface. There are patients who tolerate it very well and there are patients who do not. It is true that when a contact lens patient goes through a myopia operation with this method, he experiences a very important improvement of the health of your eye surface. Pre-surgically it is important that the eye is not inflamed so Abstention from its use is recommended between one week or 10 days before the myopia operation. This would avoid possible inflammatory effects. However, in addition to the usual treatment we will associate other active ingredients that soothe and relieve the eye.
When a patient re-enters his / her usual activity after the operation?
In the case of the laser Excite the return to normal activity It depends on dry eye and working conditions. When we are operating a contact lens wearer, the dry eye is already important preoperatively, which depends on each case. There are patients who at perfect 3 days are in perfect condition and their working conditions do not lead to an added dryness of the eye with which they can quickly incorporate into their habitual life, but there are others who by their previous dry eye or by the previous abusive use of lenses contact may take a little longer in joining your usual activity, maybe two weeks.
