Nothing Wrong with Undergoing Youth Treatment for LASIK in Durham, NC
Young adults who have had vision problems since their adolescent years may have clearer sight through LASIK surgery. In an article for MedScape, writer Nancy Melville reports:
“LASIK surgery is safe and somewhat more effective in patients younger than 25 years than in older patients, according to a retrospective analysis of more than 5000 eyes.
“Statistically better outcomes in all evaluated metrics were seen for younger, appropriately selected patients,” said investigator Ronald Rebenitsch, MD, from Durrie Vision in Overland Park, Kansas.
He presented the study results here at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2014 Symposium.
Younger age presents a host of logical safety concerns to ophthalmologists in terms of LASIK surgery, Dr. Rebenitsch explained.”
Although the number of young adults in Durham who underwent LASIK are unknown, proponents of the treatment vouch for its effectiveness since the FDA cleared the use of excimer laser systems for eye surgery back in the 1990s. In some cases, funding a LASIK operation may even be one of the best gifts a parent can reward their child with for finishing school. If you are a young adult who seeks clear sight for daily activities, why not give it the best shot through practitioners of LASIK in Durham, NC such as Dr. Dwight D. Perry, MD, North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat?
A need to undergo LASIK surgery in Durham, NC often arises when a patient has undergone multiple changes of eyeglasses and/or contact lenses over the years. According to Rebenitsch, there were young patients who tended to wear contact lenses while asleep. Such incidents trigger infections in the cornea and lead to permanent blindness.
The study delved on LASIK procedures on 4,755 eyes from 2007 to 2013, with the results evident three months after the operation. The data showed that 97% of patients between 17 to 25 years old achieved 20/20 vision. The success rate for 20/15 vision among under-25 patients was 79.4%.
Rebenitsch notes a zero rate of epithelial ingrowth after enhancement among 17-25 year old patients, but the odds increased in older patients. Epithelial ingrowth, or the entry of epithelium cells underneath the corneal flap made during a LASIK operation, is uncommon but can cause complications and blurred vision over time. A LASIK specialist may need to reopen the flap and clean the area.
Being at the peak of youth carries with it a sense of adventure and responsibility that comes from having razor-sharp vision. A reputable eye doctor will help you get there.
(Source: LASIK Effective, Safe in Patients Under 25, Medscape, 9 May 2014)
