If you are seeking Refractive Surgery in New Mexico please read the information below:
Each individual person has extremely unique eyes. Not all people are candidates for the refractive eye surgery procedure. No two cornea maps are the same just like with a DNA sample or fingerprint. This is why a pre-operative exam is absolutely necessary. Before LASIK or PRK is performed you will be required to undergo a series of diagnostic tests to determine the stability of your vision. After a thorough evaluation of your cornea, the doctors will be able to determine if you are a candidate. This thorough diagnostic evaluation is the first step in creating a positive outcome for your best possible visual outcome or personal best vision.
The doctors and technicians at Eye Associates of New Mexico will provide a pre-operative eye exam. The following measurements and tests will be performed to determine candidacy:
- Measurement of corneal thickness, including corneal topography
- Complete review of overall eye health
- The measurement of your prescription or refractive errors
- Custom measurement for higher-order aberrations.
- Dry eye test
- Complete dilation to view the back of the eye or the retina
- Glasses or contact lens history review
- Measurement of pupil size
As part of your initial pre-operative LASIK or PRK evaluation, the doctors of Eye Associates of New Mexico will give you a thorough education of the eye surgery. This will involve the history of refractive surgery, any risks, the procedure process itself, and the successes of this amazing eye surgery. If you have been told in the past that you are not a candidate for LASIK eye surgery you might want to call us about the latest advancements. Depending on your unique visual situation you may now be a candidate for the surgery.
Expectations
Your decision to have refractive eye surgery is a serious decision. Ultimately, you will be the one to make the final decision. When selecting a surgeon it is important to select a surgeon that can honestly explain your visual needs. In most refractive surgery cases, the visual outcome is excellent. However, this is a surgical procedure and risk is still involved. This is why selecting a surgeon with a vast amount of experience is important. The ultimate goal of refractive surgery is to reduce your dependence on glasses and contact lenses. Refractive surgery does not always create perfect vision, though most cases are successful in improving vision. Ask the right questions before selecting your surgeon. Make sure that your surgeon of choice has the right answers, the best technology, and the experience under his or her belt to ensure a safe and effective procedure. It is possible that this is one of the most important decisions that you will ever make. This is your eyes and your life.
