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How Long Does LASIK Eye Surgery Take?

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

LASIK surgery takes very little time to complete.  On average it takes about twenty minutes from the time my patient enters the operating room to when he or she gets up and leaves.

This means that the actual surgery takes an even shorter amount of time – each eye normally takes me 5-7 minutes to complete.

Most of my patients are amazed at how quickly the surgery is accomplished and even more amazed at how they notice a drastic improvement in their vision the same day.  But that’s how it works at La Jolla LASIK Institute – I provide efficient, professional medical services and deliver excellent results.

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Test Your Eye-Q

Friday, August 6th, 2010

If you no known eye diagnoses or visual changes, how often should you get a complete eye exam?





What property of sunlight damages your eyes when you're just walking around minding your own business?





What vitamin is necessary for night vision?





Staring at the computer makes people





Quite a few people walk into my San Diego LASIK practice saying they are legally blind.  What's the definition of legally blind in the USA?





What is my success rate in vision improvement through LASIK?





Which of these activities is harmful to your children's eyes?





What causes cataracts?





How many Americans depended on eye glasses in 2009?





Washing your contact lenses with tap water:







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How will I know if I am eligible for LASIK?

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

La Jolla LASIK Institute’s latest laser technology has made it possible for more people to have LASIK than ever before.  Here are a few guidelines to determine eligibility:

  1. You are at least 21 years old.
  2. You are in good general health and free of infection or autoimmune disease affecting healing.
  3. You are free of certain eye diseases like keratoconus, cataracts, retinal diseases, ocular herpes simplex and ocular herpes zoster.
  4. You have had stable vision for at least one year before surgery, defined by the FDA as less than or equal to 0.5 diopters’ change in your prescription.  (Don’t worry, I can tell this from your old glasses on your consult day).
  5. Pregnant people are welcome to come in for a consultation.  Your procedure after you give birth will be something to look forward to.

These are general guidelines.  I’ll give you the full answer when you come into La Jolla LASIK for a free consultation!

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When can I start exercising after LASIK?

Friday, July 30th, 2010

After LASIK I want you to be careful to prevent two things:  1) infection and 2) a wrinkled flap.  So, let’s keep you away from nasty bacteria, and make sure you don’t squint or rub or squeeze your eyes for a week or two.

To prevent squinting your eyes when you strain during a workout, wait three days to exercise.  If you exercise in a gym, assume the equipment is covered in toxic bacteria.  Wash your hands before touching your face when working out.

If you sweat a lot, use a cap, sweatband, or scarf to absorb the sweat so it doesn’t pour into your eyes.

But, yes, you can work out.  Just use a little care and judgment.  No problem.

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