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Thinking of getting laser eye surgery in Ontario, Canada? There are a lot of things to know before you make your big decision. This guide covers all the major topics you’ll want to understand before moving forward with your LASIK eye surgery procedure.
How long does LASIK laser-eye surgery take?
LASIK surgery take about 30 minutes to complete. Patients may be given medication to help relax for the procedure, and will have numbing drops placed in their eyes. The main part of the procedure involves a precision programmed laser reshaping parts of your cornea to improve the function of your eye.
How long does it take to recover from LASIK laser-eye surgery?
Healing begins quite quickly after the surgery. You will have a follow up appointment about 1 day after your procedure to perform a basic vision test and answer any questions. If everything looks ok, you will then be cleared for driving, reading, screen use and other light activities.
Your vision will continue to improve in the weeks and months following your surgery as your eyes fully heal. By 2-3 months after your surgery, you should be noticing significantly improved vision that will last for years to come!
What are the potential risks or side-effects of LASIK eye surgery?
Serious complications are very rare with LASIK laser eye surgery. However, every surgery still does pose some level of risk. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology side effects can include: hazy or blurry vision; difficulty with night vision; scratchiness, dryness or other symptoms of dry-eye; seeing glare, halos or starbursts around lights; light sensitivity; discomfort or pain; small pink or red patches in the white of the eye. In very rare cases some of these side effects can be permanent, but they are almost always temporary.
What are the benefits of LASIK laser eye surgery?
LASIK laser eye surgery can correct many common vision impairment conditions. The end result is that you can live life free from glasses and contact lenses, with vastly improved vision. This will not only improve your quality of life, but can result in significant savings compared to buying contact lenses and glasses over many years. Want to see your potential savings, try our LASIK Cost-Savings Calculator to see just how much you could save.
What does LASIK laser eye surgery cost in Ontario, Canada?
The typical costs of around $5,000, LASIK can be a great investment to improve your quality of life. With financing available, LASIK can be more affordable through easy monthly payments. Plus, for a limited time.
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