Terms Associated with Vision Problem

Once the flap has been created, the rest of the LASIK procedure is the
same. An excimer laser is used to ablate the exposed surface and
reshape the cornea to correct refractive error. The entire procedure
takes about ten minutes. Recovery periods are similar between the two
methods, but the flap itself tends to re-adhere and heal more quickly
after IntraLase.

Terms Associated with Vision Problems

Diopter

Diopter is the measurement of refractive error: the larger the number,
the greater the refractive problem. On a vision prescription there are
spaces for four different numbers reading from left to right. The
numbers indicate the amount of refractive error (measured in negative
diopters for nearsightedness and positive diopters for farsightedness),
amount of astigmatism (measured in diopters), the axis of the
astigmatism (the place at which the cornea is either the steepest or
flattest), and the amount of near vision correction (indicating the
need of bifocals for correction of presbyopia). A nearsighted patient
with -1 D can see objects clearly at 1 meter, a patient with a -2 D
error can see objects clearly at 1/2 meter.

Treating cataracts – cataracts are another problem for people with
diabetes, and can develop 10 – 20 years earlier than a healthy person.
Cataracts can be treated with surgery, and will help to improve vision
problems immediately.

Improving blood flow to the eye – one of the symptoms of diabetic eye
disease is diabetic retinopathy, a condition that results from rapid
changes in the blood vessels of the eye. Abnormal blood vessels can
also be treated with laser eye surgery, and present several benefits
for those who have diabetic eye disease and other blood circulation
problems

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