Laser Eye Correction Surgery: Will It Work For You?
Technology moves at alarmingly fast rates now, and where glasses or contact lenses have been required in the past to correct vision deficiencies there is now an alternative. Laser eye correction is a relatively affordable procedure that means you wont need to wear your reading glasses anymore and can correct virtually any eye problem. It is suitable for any adult with an eye problem and may be the answer you are looking for.
What is Laser Eye Correction?
Laser Eye Correction, or refractive surgery as it is also known, is a quick procedure usually taking up to 15 minutes per eye. The actual laser treatment consists of less than 1 minute. During this process a laser scans your eyes pinpointing hundreds of unique points on your cornea. Once this is done, the software used can determine exactly where the fault lies and ascertain the minor adjustments needed to restore your sight back to a reasonable level. The laser then reshapes the cornea so that your eyesight becomes at least 20/40 vision, although in most cases it can be restored completely to 20/20 vision. Your surgeon will, of course, talk you through the exact procedure before surgery commences and if you have any questions, do not be afraid to ask.
You will be administered with anaesthetic eye drops prior to any procedure and a subtle restraining device placed on your eyes so there is no danger of you blinking. The apparatus accounts for small eye movements, so even if you cant quite manage to stare at the red light all the way through the procedure there shouldnt be a problem.
Most patients suffer from little or no discomfort and the recovery time after the procedure is very little. It is advised that on completion of the correction you rest your eyes until next day, dont stare at a television or a computer and dont go anywhere where there is smoke or other pollutants. Next day you should be able to return to your normal daily life without the need for glasses or contact lenses.
Exactly how effective is the treatment?
Approximately 95f patients have 20/20 vision or better following treatment and half have reported that their eyesight is better after treatment than when using glasses or contacts before. Ordinarily there is no need for further treatment because the sight you have after correction is the sight you will have for the rest of your life. In fact, many clinics offer the equivalent of a lifetime guarantee, so if you do need any enhancements you will receive them free of charge.
In patients over the age of forty it will probably be necessary to still wear reading glasses because they are required for problems other than cornea problems that cant be treated by correctional treatment. As a general rule, though, if you have an eye problem that means you need to wear glasses to improve your sight and your sight has been at a steady level for 12 months or more the laser surgery should be successful.
The cost of Laser Eye Correction varies depending on the level of treatment you need and other determining factors but you can expect to pay between $800 and $1000 per eye. Usually, if you have both eyes done in the same visit (There are no known problems with choosing to do this) then you can expect to pay a little less.
The possible risks of Laser Eye Correction.
As with all surgery there are small risks associated with Laser Eye Correction.
There is a very low risk of infection, affecting only around 1 in 5000 patients. Most surgeons and clinics will provide you with a course of antibiotics and check ups to ensure that your eyes are reacting well to the surgery.
An enhancement may be required to correct your vision if surgery leads to over correction or under correction. Again, this is rare but still possible because everyones eyes are different. Some are softer than others and some harder. This can lead to under correction or over correction.
During a short period after treatment you may experience seeing halos around objects when viewed at night, but this should normally clear up after a week or so. If you continue to experience these problems then consult the surgeon who completed your correction treatment for further advice.
If you directly touch or injure your eye immediately after surgery or within 24 hours you should consult your surgeon as this can lead to a shifting of the flap that is created during treatment. A little care and attentiveness will prevent this from happening and almost any risk of shifting flaps is massively reduced after 24 hours.
Laser Eye Correction is now a mainstream treatment for the masses. Many people who wear glasses or contact lenses have considered Laser Eye Correction because it is a painless, easy procedure that will fix your eyesight and alleviate the need to wear glasses.
As with any surgery, there are risks associated with the treatment but they are minimal and consultation with your surgeon should allay any fears you may have.
Jenna Keys is editor and webmaster of http://www.vision-correction-resource.com, a website dedicated to providing information and resources on corrective eye procedures.
How I lost 80 Pounds from 230 Pounds and Kept the Weight Off So Can You(c) Anna Overweight No MoreHave you ever been asked, Why do you eat healthy? It is incredible how our minds are programmed to see a person as weird when deciding to eat healthy instead of junk foods. I never thought about it, until some people kept asking me, Why do you eat healthy? First, I thought they meant wanting to know the benefits of eating healthy, but was shocked when realizing that I was seen as a weirdo simply because I was not consuming junk foods, such as chips, sugary donuts, or greasy fast food. Instead, I snack on fruits, grains (how I love grains!), and vegetables. I just make the choice to control food and not let food control me. By looking at their faces, I sadly realized how wrong I also was when I was eating the wrong foods, which helped me ballooned up to 230 pounds! Now, at my 40s, I lost 80 pounds and have kept the weight off for 3 years! Hence, there is the answer to Why I Eat Healthy? Simply, I relearned how to eat healthy and dared to change for good.
However, eating healthy is only part of a healthy living style, which is why I dont call it a diet. It is not a temporary program with the yo-yo cycle effect, but a permanent lifestyle. The other important issue is exercising. At my 40s, I feel great, awesome, terrific, and all the positive adjectives you can add to feeling great.
Furthermore, I always have a motivational word when people ask me for help on how to lose weight. I understand the frustration of being overweight, hiding our bulges better saidour fat under those big t-shirts or blazers. Sound familiar? Tell me about it, Ive been there! I tried all kind of diets, miracle pills, diet creams, etc. Sure, I lost weight with those diets, but it was temporarily. After that fake illusion of losing few pounds, which are mostly water, I regained the weight back, until one day I had it.
Now, let me tell you my story it was right on my daughters birthday--3 years ago-- when I took the firm decision to change my lifestyle. I remember it clearly. I was wearing a blue dress with white in the middle and heading to an Italian luncheon with some friends, where I also met Marinella, Michele, and Giuseppe who have seen my entire transformation. Then, I came back home to celebrate my daughters birthday and looked at the mirror, and for the very first time I did not like the person who was on the mirror. Wow! What a shocked! For the first time, I accepted I was overweight! Good thing is that I did not get depressed, but challenged myself to bring back the true Anna full of optimism and a healthy figure. I still have my photo with that blue dress, I use it as my before and after, to keep me motivated.
That was the beginning of my way to a healthy lifestyle. I joined the gym, and for the first 3 months, I did cardio at least 5 times a week for 1 hour in the elliptical. I did not deprive myself, but started researching online different methods to lose weight and understanding how the body functions. I also started watching programs on nutrition and the inspirational stories shown by Oprah Winfrey.
Gradually, I adjusted my exercise program to 4 times a week cardio and weight lifting every 2 days to tone my muscles and avoid stretch marks for losing weight excessively. Imagine, at 230 pounds, I could not do fast cardio exercises, so I started with home video exercises from none other than Richard Simmons. Those times were special for me. It was party time, exercising while dancing to the tunes of I will Survive, Shake your Booty, (this was my favorite part, therefore, thanks Richard!), Born to be Alive, or It's My Party and I'll Cry If I Want To," until I went to Kathy Smith and Denise Austin cardio and fat burning exercises videos.
I wanted to lose weight naturally, enjoy meals, choose healthy options. And guess what? After 8 months, I DID it and have kept the weight off for 3 years without starving but eating every 3 hours healthy foods and exercising. I am still astonished how I deprived myself with crazy diets and not losing weight permanently, but playing the yo-yo diet game. Now, I eat, I enjoy food and still have a healthy figure. Whenever I grab a yogurt, almonds, or a protein bar, I enjoy each bit of it. For example, most diets forbid pasta, pizza, rice, and so on, but I eat those. Uhmmmmm The Secret? Simple, have small portions, not super size portions, and make sure to add protein too. My other secret to speed up my metabolism was discovering GREEN TEA. I prepare a pitcher for each day or have it as hot tea.
Moreover, I learned that when our blood sugar and insulin levels are high, our bodies shift into fat storing mode. All extra carbs or high carb meals influence our blood sugar and insulin levels. The option is to lower our insulin levels and the pancreas releases glucagon, which is a hormone that sets our bodies into fat burning mode by helping to convert body fat into energy. Wow! This was one of the best things I learned.
I also learned about nutritional supplements. For example, how delicious a protein bar is, instead of munching on many chocolate bars. I dont need the empty calories, so I rather have a chocolate protein bar with less calories and more nutritional value. Dont get me wrong, I still eat chocolates, but in small portions. As my friend Renato says, Chocolates are not bad, after all, they are a good source of flavonoids. Hence, that is my excuse when craving for a chocolate cake I just need my flavonoids portion. Ha ha.
Currently, I enjoy motivating others to lose weight for their own good, not to please people. However, it is not a matter of forcing anyone to lose weight. That is a personal decision, to make and keep the commitment to lose weight and learn how to eat healthy. Thus, should someone ask you, why do you eat healthy? You will know what to reply. Take a look back at your old self and those gone pounds, while padding yourself on the back to congratulate you for having dared to reprogram yourself to lead a healthy lifestyle and said no to junk foods.
Now, you know my story. One of my greatest satisfaction is having the opportunity to motivate others on their resolution to lose weight. My best reward will be if you tell me, "Ok, Anna, if you could do it, so can I. I am ready to make and KEEP my commitment to lose weight for myself, not to please others, but for my own health. I am ready to break with the yo-yo cycle, learn to choose healthy food and exercise." Remember, your commitment is also my commitment, Official! Overweight? NO MORE! We can do it!
Anna Overweight? NO MORE! lost over 80 pounds from 230 pounds and has kept the weight off for 3 years. She believes that every person can achieve a healthier figure with determination, eating healthy, and exercising. There is no general miracle diet, but every body responds differently. It is a matter of taking the first step: Believing that one can regain a healthier body, having that strong inner motivation is the key to stay focused. I did it, so can you! www.officialoverweightnomore.com
contact: anna@officialoverweightnomore.com
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What is Laser Eye Correction?
Laser Eye Correction, or refractive surgery as it is also known, is a quick procedure usually taking up to 15 minutes per eye. The actual laser treatment consists of less than 1 minute. During this process a laser scans your eyes pinpointing hundreds of unique points on your cornea. Once this is done, the software used can determine exactly where the fault lies and ascertain the minor adjustments needed to restore your sight back to a reasonable level. The laser then reshapes the cornea so that your eyesight becomes at least 20/40 vision, although in most cases it can be restored completely to 20/20 vision. Your surgeon will, of course, talk you through the exact procedure before surgery commences and if you have any questions, do not be afraid to ask.
You will be administered with anaesthetic eye drops prior to any procedure and a subtle restraining device placed on your eyes so there is no danger of you blinking. The apparatus accounts for small eye movements, so even if you cant quite manage to stare at the red light all the way through the procedure there shouldnt be a problem.
Most patients suffer from little or no discomfort and the recovery time after the procedure is very little. It is advised that on completion of the correction you rest your eyes until next day, dont stare at a television or a computer and dont go anywhere where there is smoke or other pollutants. Next day you should be able to return to your normal daily life without the need for glasses or contact lenses.
Exactly how effective is the treatment?
Approximately 95f patients have 20/20 vision or better following treatment and half have reported that their eyesight is better after treatment than when using glasses or contacts before. Ordinarily there is no need for further treatment because the sight you have after correction is the sight you will have for the rest of your life. In fact, many clinics offer the equivalent of a lifetime guarantee, so if you do need any enhancements you will receive them free of charge.
In patients over the age of forty it will probably be necessary to still wear reading glasses because they are required for problems other than cornea problems that cant be treated by correctional treatment. As a general rule, though, if you have an eye problem that means you need to wear glasses to improve your sight and your sight has been at a steady level for 12 months or more the laser surgery should be successful.
The cost of Laser Eye Correction varies depending on the level of treatment you need and other determining factors but you can expect to pay between $800 and $1000 per eye. Usually, if you have both eyes done in the same visit (There are no known problems with choosing to do this) then you can expect to pay a little less.
The possible risks of Laser Eye Correction.
As with all surgery there are small risks associated with Laser Eye Correction.
There is a very low risk of infection, affecting only around 1 in 5000 patients. Most surgeons and clinics will provide you with a course of antibiotics and check ups to ensure that your eyes are reacting well to the surgery.
An enhancement may be required to correct your vision if surgery leads to over correction or under correction. Again, this is rare but still possible because everyones eyes are different. Some are softer than others and some harder. This can lead to under correction or over correction.
During a short period after treatment you may experience seeing halos around objects when viewed at night, but this should normally clear up after a week or so. If you continue to experience these problems then consult the surgeon who completed your correction treatment for further advice.
If you directly touch or injure your eye immediately after surgery or within 24 hours you should consult your surgeon as this can lead to a shifting of the flap that is created during treatment. A little care and attentiveness will prevent this from happening and almost any risk of shifting flaps is massively reduced after 24 hours.
Laser Eye Correction is now a mainstream treatment for the masses. Many people who wear glasses or contact lenses have considered Laser Eye Correction because it is a painless, easy procedure that will fix your eyesight and alleviate the need to wear glasses.
As with any surgery, there are risks associated with the treatment but they are minimal and consultation with your surgeon should allay any fears you may have.
Jenna Keys is editor and webmaster of http://www.vision-correction-resource.com, a website dedicated to providing information and resources on corrective eye procedures.
How I lost 80 Pounds from 230 Pounds and Kept the Weight Off So Can You(c) Anna Overweight No MoreHave you ever been asked, Why do you eat healthy? It is incredible how our minds are programmed to see a person as weird when deciding to eat healthy instead of junk foods. I never thought about it, until some people kept asking me, Why do you eat healthy? First, I thought they meant wanting to know the benefits of eating healthy, but was shocked when realizing that I was seen as a weirdo simply because I was not consuming junk foods, such as chips, sugary donuts, or greasy fast food. Instead, I snack on fruits, grains (how I love grains!), and vegetables. I just make the choice to control food and not let food control me. By looking at their faces, I sadly realized how wrong I also was when I was eating the wrong foods, which helped me ballooned up to 230 pounds! Now, at my 40s, I lost 80 pounds and have kept the weight off for 3 years! Hence, there is the answer to Why I Eat Healthy? Simply, I relearned how to eat healthy and dared to change for good.
However, eating healthy is only part of a healthy living style, which is why I dont call it a diet. It is not a temporary program with the yo-yo cycle effect, but a permanent lifestyle. The other important issue is exercising. At my 40s, I feel great, awesome, terrific, and all the positive adjectives you can add to feeling great.
Furthermore, I always have a motivational word when people ask me for help on how to lose weight. I understand the frustration of being overweight, hiding our bulges better saidour fat under those big t-shirts or blazers. Sound familiar? Tell me about it, Ive been there! I tried all kind of diets, miracle pills, diet creams, etc. Sure, I lost weight with those diets, but it was temporarily. After that fake illusion of losing few pounds, which are mostly water, I regained the weight back, until one day I had it.
Now, let me tell you my story it was right on my daughters birthday--3 years ago-- when I took the firm decision to change my lifestyle. I remember it clearly. I was wearing a blue dress with white in the middle and heading to an Italian luncheon with some friends, where I also met Marinella, Michele, and Giuseppe who have seen my entire transformation. Then, I came back home to celebrate my daughters birthday and looked at the mirror, and for the very first time I did not like the person who was on the mirror. Wow! What a shocked! For the first time, I accepted I was overweight! Good thing is that I did not get depressed, but challenged myself to bring back the true Anna full of optimism and a healthy figure. I still have my photo with that blue dress, I use it as my before and after, to keep me motivated.
That was the beginning of my way to a healthy lifestyle. I joined the gym, and for the first 3 months, I did cardio at least 5 times a week for 1 hour in the elliptical. I did not deprive myself, but started researching online different methods to lose weight and understanding how the body functions. I also started watching programs on nutrition and the inspirational stories shown by Oprah Winfrey.
Gradually, I adjusted my exercise program to 4 times a week cardio and weight lifting every 2 days to tone my muscles and avoid stretch marks for losing weight excessively. Imagine, at 230 pounds, I could not do fast cardio exercises, so I started with home video exercises from none other than Richard Simmons. Those times were special for me. It was party time, exercising while dancing to the tunes of I will Survive, Shake your Booty, (this was my favorite part, therefore, thanks Richard!), Born to be Alive, or It's My Party and I'll Cry If I Want To," until I went to Kathy Smith and Denise Austin cardio and fat burning exercises videos.
I wanted to lose weight naturally, enjoy meals, choose healthy options. And guess what? After 8 months, I DID it and have kept the weight off for 3 years without starving but eating every 3 hours healthy foods and exercising. I am still astonished how I deprived myself with crazy diets and not losing weight permanently, but playing the yo-yo diet game. Now, I eat, I enjoy food and still have a healthy figure. Whenever I grab a yogurt, almonds, or a protein bar, I enjoy each bit of it. For example, most diets forbid pasta, pizza, rice, and so on, but I eat those. Uhmmmmm The Secret? Simple, have small portions, not super size portions, and make sure to add protein too. My other secret to speed up my metabolism was discovering GREEN TEA. I prepare a pitcher for each day or have it as hot tea.
Moreover, I learned that when our blood sugar and insulin levels are high, our bodies shift into fat storing mode. All extra carbs or high carb meals influence our blood sugar and insulin levels. The option is to lower our insulin levels and the pancreas releases glucagon, which is a hormone that sets our bodies into fat burning mode by helping to convert body fat into energy. Wow! This was one of the best things I learned.
I also learned about nutritional supplements. For example, how delicious a protein bar is, instead of munching on many chocolate bars. I dont need the empty calories, so I rather have a chocolate protein bar with less calories and more nutritional value. Dont get me wrong, I still eat chocolates, but in small portions. As my friend Renato says, Chocolates are not bad, after all, they are a good source of flavonoids. Hence, that is my excuse when craving for a chocolate cake I just need my flavonoids portion. Ha ha.
Currently, I enjoy motivating others to lose weight for their own good, not to please people. However, it is not a matter of forcing anyone to lose weight. That is a personal decision, to make and keep the commitment to lose weight and learn how to eat healthy. Thus, should someone ask you, why do you eat healthy? You will know what to reply. Take a look back at your old self and those gone pounds, while padding yourself on the back to congratulate you for having dared to reprogram yourself to lead a healthy lifestyle and said no to junk foods.
Now, you know my story. One of my greatest satisfaction is having the opportunity to motivate others on their resolution to lose weight. My best reward will be if you tell me, "Ok, Anna, if you could do it, so can I. I am ready to make and KEEP my commitment to lose weight for myself, not to please others, but for my own health. I am ready to break with the yo-yo cycle, learn to choose healthy food and exercise." Remember, your commitment is also my commitment, Official! Overweight? NO MORE! We can do it!
Anna Overweight? NO MORE! lost over 80 pounds from 230 pounds and has kept the weight off for 3 years. She believes that every person can achieve a healthier figure with determination, eating healthy, and exercising. There is no general miracle diet, but every body responds differently. It is a matter of taking the first step: Believing that one can regain a healthier body, having that strong inner motivation is the key to stay focused. I did it, so can you! www.officialoverweightnomore.com
contact: anna@officialoverweightnomore.com
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