LASIK EYE - No More Glasses!

Lasik eye surgery is indeed the most economical and yet the safest way of getting rid of the spectacles.

If you are a person who is really bugged about wearing contact lenses or glasses, you may be pretty curious on knowing what a lasik eye surgery is. Which is one of the latest procedures to correct vision problems? Well, lets get a clear picture of what a lasik eye surgery is, Lasik is a surgery, which is made in the most delicate part of the eye that is the cornea.

Lasik is the most frequently performed surgery in the eye and is abbreviated as, "laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis" and it is called a refractive surgery procedure, where a refractive surgery is a surgery that corrects visual acuity with the objective of reducing or eliminating the need for glasses which includes radial keratotomy, prk, myopia, astigmatism, hyperopia, and corneal implants.

Why do you think that the lasik laser surgery is the most popular and frequently used surgery procedure, well the reason being it has various advantages like a complete lack of pain after the surgery and for a fact that good vision is achieved the very next day?

The instrument that is used in the lasik laser surgery is called microkeratome and it is a small instrument that a lasik surgeon uses to cut the cornea and to create a thin circular flap around the cornea.

Well if you are seriously looking to undergo a lasik laser surgery, the first thing that you should do is to select a good lasik surgeon, Select the surgeon based on his track record. After that the person undergoing the surgery will be asked to stop wearing contact lenses at least for 10 to 15 days, then the thickness of the cornea is examined and an antibiotic is prescribed accordingly to prevent infection after the surgery.

Patients are usually given some antibiotics after the lasik laser surgery, and the lasik surgeon prescribes a pair of dark goggles to prevent the patient from rubbing the lasik eyes.

The most important thing is that the lasik surgeon should explain all the potential risks involved in doing the surgery, the complete pros and cons of the lasik eye should be told to the patient before performing the lasik laser surgery by the surgeon. This includes corneal infection, discomfort or pain, scratchiness, dryness etc…

After this, if your lasik surgeon does not think that lasik eye is right for you, try to take a second opinion and if it is also the same then adapt to the one you find to be the best.


LasikAide is an online information hub for those who have minor defect in vision and want liberty from lenses and glasses. Lasik Laser Surgery has been designed to change the shape of cornea to correct the defect. Go for Lasik Eye and say goodbye to spectacles.


By: Arvind Singh

Top 5 Cosmetic Surgery Myths That You Need To Know

With the information overload of cosmetic surgery available today, it is no surprise that there is also just as much misleading and false information out there as well. Whether it's over the internet, television, friends or acquaintances, it is extremely important to make sure that the information you receive comes from credible and reputable sources. There is a substantial amount of information that is not accurate.

Cosmetic surgery is real surgery and you owe it to yourself to do your research, talk to people who have had cosmetic surgery and make appointments with board certified surgeons in your area.

Myth #1: You can fix anything with cosmetic surgery.

This is heard almost daily by cosmetic surgeons when a patient calls or comes in for a consultation. There are many factors to consider when someone is choosing to under go a cosmetic surgery procedure. The first thing to ask is, Is the concern of the patient a real fact or deformity? and Will their physical limitations and situation lead to an aesthetically pleasing result in the eyes of the patient and the surgeon? If the answer is no then the reasons why should be addressed. Cosmetic surgery can not give you a perfect body, nor can it fix everything. There are physical limitations limited by our own unique individual characteristics.

Myth #2: Breast Implants cause or increase your risk for breast cancer.

The Institute of Medicine found evidence that breast implants do not cause breast cancer or the recurrence of breast cancer. How ever it is still essential to undergo routine screening for breast cancer which includes: self breast exams, mammograms, and clinical breast exams. Just as you would if you didn't have breast implants.

Myth #3: You can't breastfeed if you have implants.

According the the Mayo Clinic, breastfeeding with implants is safe. Because breast milk is considered the primary and best choice for babies, the Mayo Clinic also encourages women with breast implants to breast feed if they are able to do so.

Myth #4: Implants need to be replaced every ten years.

Unless you are having a problem or concern then there is no need to do anything. Some patients may have reasons to want to replace their implants however; it is not required. They are man made devices and there is no guarantee as to how long an individual implant will stay intact.

Myth #5: Liposuction can be used as a weight loss tool.

Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery employed to remove excess fat from specific body parts. This surgical procedure is not an alternative to exercise and dieting and should be used only to remove the stubborn fat that does not respond to exercises and diet. Liposuction is not a weight loss method but a method to fatty deposits throughout the body. Generally the fat is removed from thighs, chin, buttocks, love handles (abdomen), breasts and stomach for women and chin, waist, breasts and buttocks for men.

Copyright (c) 2007 Dr. Robert Kenevan


The Avalon Clinic for Cosmetic Surgery is located in Lakewood and Olympia, Washington. Each of our surgeons is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has over 20 years of experience. Patient safety and satisfaction is our #1 goal. Our art is to help patients' look and feel their best. The Avalon Clinic wants you to know that It Is Possible! Contact us at http://www.avalonclinic.com or call 1-800-408-4444!
By: Dr. Robert Kenevan