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When you go into a laser eye surgery center for LASIK surgery, you will undergo a preoperative examination. A preoperative exam will determine exactly how your eye performs and what needs to be corrected. The exam is a very important part of the LASIK surgery process as it gives the surgeon necessary information about your health and your eye. The preoperative exam for laser eye surgery should consist of the following. You should be given a refraction test. If you have been evaluated by an optometrist in the past, and you likely have been, then you are familiar with this test. Pupil measurements will also need to be taken to determine your risk for nighttime side effects. Finally, you should also have a dilated eye exam to determine the health of the eye. Eye health can affect LASIK eye surgery, and any problems need to be identified beforehand. Evaluating LASIK Laser Eye Surgery Preoperative Visits
Different surgery centers practice different procedures and some may do more testing on your eyes than outlined above. The important thing is that your preoperative exam is thorough and performed by either an optometrist or an ophthalmologist. You should also be presented with information about risks and benefits of LASIK at your preoperative exam. At Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley, you will have all of your questions answered by an experienced doctor. So call to make an appointment for a consultation today.
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