You are
right there are some risks associated with corrective laser eye surgery. They
are unlikely to happen but like all procedure's, however minor, there are
always some possible side effects and you should be aware of them before you go
ahead and have your eyes fixed. Here are the
main potential risks: 1. Fully removing the cap of the cornea instead
of just lifting it. It will heal in time but will require extra care. 2. Infection 3. Loss or damage to the corneal cap 4. Tissue growth under the corneal cap 5. Causing a stigmatism
It is very
rare for vision to actually get worse rather than better after eye laser
surgery. Very rarely there are complications, but it would have to be a really
significant one to have this kind of effect.
Make sure you talk through all your concerns with the surgeon before you
agree to the surgery.
People usually take 2-4 days off work after eye laser surgery. You can drive when your vision is back to 20/40 but some people prefer to wait until they feel more confident that they can really see properly. A lot of people start using their computers and watching tv within a few hours of the surgery but any heavy activity and bright lights etc should be avoided for a few days. Make sure you get specific instructions from the medical team before you are sent home.
yes there is such a thing as snoring laser surgery.
It's called laser-assisted uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
(LAUPPP). Unlike the non-laser version of this surgery, it can be done in the
outpatients clinic and in theory has less side effects then the non-laser
surgery.
A hand held laser is used to shorten the soft palate
and remove the uvula.
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