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FAQs about Refractive Surgery - IOM, Instituto Ocular Marcos
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Refractive Surgery Questions

1. Is it painful surgery?

, only pressure. No pain.

2. How long is the procedure?

are minutes preparation, lasers are seconds.

3. What anesthesia is used?

Topical (drops).

4. What if I move during the procedure?

Nothing, the laser has an "eye tracker" that controls movement coupled. And if further movement is blocked by security momentarily.

5. Can operate myopia or hyperopia with astigmatism

in the same treatment.

6. What limit is for laser grading

in each case depends on the characteristics of the cornea, but for guidance we can say:

    Myopia to 10-12
  • DpHyperopia up to 5
  • Dpastigmatism up to 5
7. Do I have to cover the eyes after surgery

necessary.

8. ¿I can have surgery while pregnant

normalization preferable to wait and avoid the stress hormone in the state.

9. What precautions do I have to keep after surgery
Especially

not rub eyes with tears and lubricating it and follow the prescribed anti-inflammatory and antibiotic treatment.