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Overcorrection with Wavefront Lasik Eye Surgery is a Rare Possibility

Overcorrection is a rare possibility when undergoing Wavefront Lasik eye surgery. A 40-year old friend of mine who was suffering from extreme nearsightedness recently underwent Lasik surgery. She was ecstatic about there being no pain or discomfort throughout the surgical process.

However, she began to notice that there were starbursts or bursts of white light that clouded her vision especially at night. At first, she thought it was just a temporary side effect of the operation. Ten days later, the problems were still there.

Have you ever had Lasik surgery done on your eyes, but find yourself having a difficult time reading or driving at night? If so, you eyes might have been overcorrected. It is best to see your eye surgeon as soon as possible, so he can assess the gravity of your situation.

Overcorrection with Wavefront Lasik Eye Surgery Usually Corrects by Itself

In my friend’s case, the doctor told her that an overcorrection was indeed done on her eyes. He gave her temporary reading glasses, and told her to observe her eyesight for a few more weeks. He told her that overcorrection usually corrects itself over time. Luckily, he was right.

4 weeks after her operation, my friend began bragging to me that she could see like a hawk again. Her face glowed with happiness and her sweet smile became a permanent fixture on her face. She could also join her friends for dinner now, as the starbursts have completely disappeared from her vision.

Once, again she could engage in activities she used to do when she was a young adult like swimming and playing golf, without being burdened with wearing eye glasses or contact lenses. She felt and looked young again. It’s the effect of a successful Wavefront Lasik eye surgery, even with the overcorrection.

Nearsighted or Farsighted: Eye Conditions You Should be Concerned About

Being nearsighted and farsighted are common eye conditions that are essentially opposites of each other.

Nearsightedness or myopia is an eye condition in which you are able to see nearby objects distinctly, but far objects are indistinct. For example, you can read a book without any problem, but driving will be difficult because you cannot see clearly the vehicles, road signs, stop lights, and pedestrians a certain distance away from you.

On the other hand, farsightedness or hyperopia is an eye condition in which you are able to see far objects distinctly, but near objects are indistinct. For example, you can watch movies in a movie theater without any problem, but sit too close to a television set, and you will have trouble viewing what is on-screen.

Both eye conditions can be remedied by wearing eye glasses or contact lenses, as prescribed by an ophthalmologist. However, eye surgery is also a viable option.

Lasik Eye Surgery Can Help

After just one surgery with Lasik, almost a hundred percent of patients recover their perfect vision, not temporarily, but their whole lives long. For the most part, surgery can be performed on both eyes in one sitting. Don’t worry because the procedure will not hurt at all, and blurry effects will only last for four days. Afterwards, you can probably return to your normal schedule.

In order to qualify for surgery, the grade or prescription of your eyes must be in stable condition, and must not be increasing at a rapid pace. This usually happens when a person reaches twenty years of age. Old age can also be a factor in the success of eye surgery.

If you are fifty years old or older, surgery may not be able to remove your need for reading glasses. Cataracts must also be removed before they are completely noticeable, or else these might cause damage to your vision that even surgery cannot fix. It is best to consult your eye doctor, in order to get advice on the best way to proceed.

If you are nearsighted or farsighted, and do not want to be inconvenienced by wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses, then Lasik Eye Surgery is right for you.