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FAQ's
What to expect on the day of
your procedure
The
following is a general idea as to what you should expect on your
procedure day.
UPON
ARRIVAL
- Please be
sure to bring your already signed/initialed Informed Consent
booklet.
- When you
arrive, please enter the elevator on the ground floor and press
“2R”. This will bring you to the VisionaryUSA.com Surgery
Institute floor, and please turn to the right as you exit the
elevator. Then, enter through the LASER CENTER door and sign
in. Have a seat in the waiting area and we will be right with
you.
- The
procedure process will not take long, so it is recommended that
the person accompanying you stay with you during your visit if
possible.
- You will
be given Valium to help you relax. (If you are allergic to
Valium or similar medications, please notify us before your surgery
day so an alternative may be arranged.)
- Some
further testing may be performed on your eyes, particularly a
test called WaveScan®. WaveScan® is a highly technical test
that measures your eyes 25-times more precisely than standard
methods used for eyeglass and contact lenses. The information
collected is then transferred to the laser, providing a new
level of precision and accuracy.
THE
PROCEDURE
- The
procedure takes approximately five (5) minutes per eye.
- The laser
staff team will prepare you for the procedure by explaining how
to focus on the laser and what sensations you may expect during
the procedure.
- Eye drops
will be used to numb your eye, and your eye area will be
cleaned.
- Your laser
staff team will communicate with you about each step, talking
you through the procedure. In this regard, there are no
surprises and you will feel more comfortable.
- There is
no pain at all. The only thing you feel is your surgeon’s
gentle touch and mild pressure.
- Tape may
be used to place your eyelashes off to the side.
- A small
speculum keeps your eyes from blinking.
- The laser
makes a loud clicking noise.
- You can
sometimes smell the evaporation of tissue.
- You may
feel the sensation of cool water on your eye.
- You don’t
have to worry about blinking or moving your eyes. The laser has
a sophisticated tracking system that follows your eyes. Should
you move even more than a millimeter, the laser shuts itself off
automatically.
- After the
surgeon has completed your surgery, a protective clear eye
shield will be placed over your eyes.
AFTER THE
PROCEDURE
- You will
be assisted to the recovery room where you will relax in a
comfortable recliner in a dim room while you adjust to your new
vision.
- After
approximately thirty (30) minutes, the surgeon will check the
health of your eyes.
- You will
be given an eye kit and instructed on how to use the items given
to you.
- You will
be scheduled to return the following day for a one-day follow-up
appointment.
- You will
then be released wearing your protective eye shield or
sunglasses. (See
post-operative instructions.)
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