How Laser Eye Surgery Changes the Eye

21 May 2014

Getting Laser Eye Surgery is a big deal after years of putting up with blurred vision and the inconvenience of needing glasses.

 

Laser Eye Surgery does not change how your eyes look, but it does change the way they function. Essentially, the procedure uses tiny pulses of laser energy to remove microscopic amounts of cells from cornea.

 

The cornea is a clear layer of tissue found at the front of the eye, and your poor eyesight is more than likely caused by a misshapen cornea.

 

Laser Eye Surgery at Optilase merely reshapes the cornea so that you can see clearly without the need for glasses or contact lenses.

Will my eyes feel different after Laser Eye Surgery?

Immediately after Laser Eye Surgery at Optilase, which usually takes about 30 minutes, you will be able to see without glasses.

 

You should not feel any pain as prior to Laser Eye Surgery, topical anaesthetic drops are applied to your eyes.

 

After surgery, you will be required to wear protective goggles to safeguard your eyes from any dust or other irritants entering which could cause infection.

 

While most patients’ eyes will feel exactly the same as they did before surgery, some patients may experience dryer eyes for a time.

 

Dry eyes usually only appear after the procedure and tend to subside once the eye fully heals.

 

Symptoms include irritation and bloodshot eyes as there are less tears being produced to keep the eye moist.

What causes dry eyes after Laser Eye Surgery?

During Laser Eye Surgery, a corneal flap must be created to expose the cornea which sometimes can disrupt the natural tear film found on the surface of the eye causing dryness.

 

To reduce the occurrence of dry eyes, drops are prescribed for regular use to keep the surface of the eye moist at all times so that the corneal flap can continue to heal uninterrupted by irritation or dryness.

 

It also allows the tear film to also heal and allow the natural moisture balance of the eye to be restored.

What should I do if I have dry eyes after Laser Eye Surgery?

In the days after Laser Eye Surgery, take regular breaks from computer use, reading small print and/or watching television so that your eyes can rest up.

 

You should use the eye drops prescribed to you after Laser Eye Surgery, and avoid any activities that require constant use of the eyes which could slow down the healing process as well as increase the risk of irritation and dry eyes.

 

For more information on Laser Eye Surgery call +353 1 223 8821.

 

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May 22, 2023

Absolutely amazing from the consultation with Aisling in at Athlone to everyone in Ely Place and my surgeon Tom!! Delighted to have my 20/20 free and to be glasses and contacts free!!! Thank you all so much again!!!

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May 19, 2023

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May 19, 2023

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May 18, 2023

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May 18, 2023

Very happy so far, was a thoroughly professional experience from the consultation to the surgery to post op checks. Was slightly delayed on day of surgery but all worth it in the end. Would definitely recommend to anyone choosing to go down the laser eye surgery route.

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Joseph Walshe
May 17, 2023

I had laser eye surgery one week ago. It was by far the best decision I’ve ever made. I was extremely nervous about getting the procedure done, so I did get a second opinion on it. The service optilase offers was by far superior than anything else offered by other places. They were always happy to answer questions, and even got my optometrist, Michaela, to call me back to answer questions I had. On the day of surgery, I was in and out within an hour - super quick and efficient. The surgeon was very reassuring as were the whole team. By that evening there was a noticeable improvement in my vision, and by the next morning I had better than 20/20 vision. The precision of my vision now is indescribable: everything is so much clearer and life is just better! By far the best decision I’ve ever made. Thank you Michaela & Team Optilase for all of your help. I would highly recommend to anyone.

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April 13, 2023

The staff were so friendly and helpful and made the whole process very easy. I got emails and phonecalls with all the information I needed and more from when I booked my first consultation until after the surgery. I had LASIK, which was quick and comfortable. My surgeon was kind and thorough and he took the time to chat before and after the procedure. It was all just generally easier and more pleasant than I expected and I’m so glad to have had LASIK here

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March 28, 2023

Absolutely delighted with result, the staff were very friendly and accommodating. They keep you very calm before and after procedure

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March 28, 2023

Best decision I’ve ever made! The clinic in Ely place was incredible- from start to finish you are so well looked after and all the staff are so incredibly nice! Anyone wondering whether they should do it , go for it!! I can’t believe I waited so long!!

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March 28, 2023

The support from the stuff is incredible. They are always willing to help and answer any questions you may have, both pre and post procedure. I had the PRK procedure and although I am only just at the 2 week mark I can say that my recovery will take longer than I expected so that was slightly disappointing. Though I am aware recovery times differ, I was surprised because I was consistently told 2 weeks recovery time.

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March 28, 2023

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February 14, 2023

Had a brilliant experience at Optilase, 2 weeks from my consultation I was in to get my LASIK surgery after being told I was not eligible in other clinics. The staff were so friendly and reassuring I really felt in safe hands.

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