In my case, I was advised not to drive for 24hrs but think that because of possible effects of the anaesthetic used in the op....also told to avoid bright lights, wear sunglasses and always use eye drops to prevent dry eyes, o'wise, ev'rything else was normal and have had no problems Still using eyedrops but the cheap brand is just as effective for dryness
Still wondering which is better.........laser or regular surgery? Of course, all of the information the Eye Consultant Office gave us was for laser surgery, but they aren't paying for it, We are!
I would worry more about the Doctor who is doing the Surgery than which kind is better laser or regular. In my case when it comes time to do cataract surgery I will not be able to afford the laser one...so it will be regular for me. And I'll be looking for a Surgeon who has done this surgery often and with as close to 100% success rate as possible. My Optometrist hopefully will be able to point me to the best Surgeon for this...who accepts Medicare. Our Medicare Advantage plan does cover this with a copay too.
I just had the lazer a month ago. Cost was just my co pay of $275. HadHsomeHtrouble with irritation, no fault of Dr. Because we burn wood. Im ok now. IIthink the outcome visionwise is the same. My Mother had the non lazer & was happy withwthe results.
From what I know, conventional surgery has a higher risk (though still very low) of infection since there is an incision. Laser is easier for the surgeon, but the cost is for the instrument, not the surgeon. They have to pay for the instrument and upkeep/maintenance of the machine. I had a co-worker once whose son-in-law was an ophthalmologist. The son-in-law took his father-in-law to his office and had him do a cataract on a goose eyeball. The man, with absolutely no training and a little bit of instruction successfully did the mock surgery. The "skill" is all in the instrument. According to the co-worker, he felt anyone who could afford the computerized instrument could do the surgery. Legally, however, that would not be possible.