• Introduction to LTK laser eye surgery
• What are the advantages of LTK laser eye surgery?
• What are the disadvantages of LTK laser eye surgery?
• What are the potential side effects of LTK laser eye surgery?
• Who's a candidate for LTK laser eye surgery?
• How should I prepare for LTK laser eye surgery?
• What happens during the LTK laser eye surgery?
• What should I expect after the LTK laser eye surgery?

Introduction

Laser thermokeratoplasty, or LTK laser eye surgery, is a new procedure used to treat farsightedness and astigmatism.

During LTK laser eye surgery, a laser beam uses heat to shrink and reshape the cornea. Vision problems from farsightedness or astigmatism are corrected in a matter of seconds, without any cutting or removal of tissue.

Although highly effective in the short-term, the results of LTK laser eye surgery are not permanent. Your vision gradually regresses, mostly during the first three months following LTK laser eye surgery. To compensate, the doctor will intentionally overcorrect, so you end up with your desired vision.

What Are the Advantages of LTK Laser Eye Surgery?

The advantages of LTK laser eye surgery include:

• Little risk of infection or vision loss since the laser is the only thing that touches the eye during LTK laser eye surgery.
• LTK laser eye surgery s very fast.
• Little discomfort results from LTK laser eye surgery and patients are often able to resume normal activities the following day.

From the Doctors at MedicineNet.com

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