Choosing Glasses, Softlens or Lasic Eye Surgery?
August 20th, 2009 | 
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Eyes as one of the five senses which is important for the body. With eyes, we can enjoy the beautiful scenery and see the people we love. However, because of the use or because of innate factors, can make the eyes can not function optimally.
Various eye defects are common nearsightedness, farsightedness, a cylinder. The most common ways used to overcome this is to use glasses. Along with the progress of time, many of which use a soft lens that is placed directly in the eye lens. Or for those who do not comfort using glasses or soft lens, another option is to do lasic surgery so that your eye can function normally again.
Each alternative has advantages and disadvantages. For those of you who want to try the alternative, you could consider the pros and cons of each so that they can choose according to your needs.
Advantages and disadvantages of using glasses
Pros Glasses
-can make the face more character.
-adding style and appearance.
Cons Glasses
-there was a lump in the nose and ears, so not comfortable.
-disturbing activities
-when in a hot environment, often frosted glass or exposed to sweat.
If you choose glasses, you also have to choose lenses that will be used. The lens is available in 2 levels, including glass and plastic lenses. The advantage of glass lenses are thinner, but more heavy and easily broken. While plastic lenses are lighter and not easily broken, but rather thick and easily scratched.
Advantages and disadvantages of using softlens
Pros Softlens
-More comfortable
-There are no foreign objects in the face.
-Add style
Softlens colors are beautiful, can create more beautiful eyes.
Cons Softlens
-Trouble in the treatment
- Can cause irritation if not diligent in cleaning it.
-Softlens always be cleaned and stored properly.
Advantages and disadvantages of lasic surgery
Pros Lasic Surgery
-Normally can be seen without visual aids (glasses or softlens) so more comfortable.
-No need to replace glasses or softlens. You are also not bothered with the treatment.
Cons Lasic Surgery
-Scared doing surgery, having to dissect the eye, this may cause fear in patients.
-Expensive
This operation is done by dissecting your eyes, fix your eyes in order to return to normal without the help of glasses or softlens. In the early stages of this operation, you will be checked to determine your health. The next stage will be further investigation to determine whether the eye condition of the eye capable of when this operation is carried out or not.
Operations performed only takes about 20 minutes and without the sewing process, because the surgery is done using a laser. Surgery is performed to open the layers of the cornea, is done to repair radiation damaged eyes, then closed again when the cornea will stick to itself without the need stitches.
During healing after surgery, you should really keep your eyes so that this operation is successful as expected. The eyes should remain protected by using protective eyewear. The eyes should not be exposed to water directly and must be well-rested.
If you are interested in lasic surgery, and doctors make sure the place you choose can really do to prevent any further damage to your eyes.
Hope this article can be useful.
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