Tag: Recovery
For some, hypnosis eases pain, recovery of surgery
by on Jul.27, 2011, under Health and Fitness
As the surgeons cut into her neck, Marianne Marquis was thinking of the beach.
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Ted King Interview: USA champs bronze medallist on the road to recovery
by on Jun.18, 2011, under Health and Fitness
Angelenos are having the most sex in the U.S. … but was it good for you?
Cue the Barry White music: Angelenos are having sex more often than other poor slobs around the country, according to the Trojan U.S. Sex Census.
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Ted King Interview: USA champs bronze medallist on the road to recovery
Liquigas-Cannondale rider aiming for good end of season after Philadelphia crash
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Bringing Partner Into Anorexia Treatment May Aid Recovery
by on Apr.29, 2011, under Health and Fitness
THURSDAY, April 28 (HealthDay News) — Margie Hodgin of
Turnersville, N.C., was in her early forties when she developed anorexia
nervosa, and she knows how isolating the condition can be.
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Giffords makes ‘leaps and bounds’ in recovery
by on Mar.12, 2011, under Health and Fitness
Doctors helping Rep. Gabrielle Giffords recover from a gunshot wound to the head talk enthusiastically about her progress, saying some of the greatest moments come when her personality shines through with big grins and excitement over her rehabili…
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Arizona cyclists rally for Giffords’ recovery
by on Jan.19, 2011, under Health and Fitness
On the night before she was shot through the head during a political event outside a supermarket, Gabby Giffords went on a 10-mile ride on one of her favorite trails.
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Medals for Haiti recovery, little for homeless
by on Jul.13, 2010, under Health and Fitness
Haiti’s president handed out medals to celebrities, aid-group directors and politicians for post-earthquake work Monday in a ceremony designed to beat back criticism of an uneven recovery that has left 1.6 million people homeless and destitute six…
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Learning More About the Lasik Recovery Process
by on May.26, 2010, under Vision and Eyecare
As with any operation, with lasik eye surgery there is a post surgical recovery period. During this time, the healing and vision improvement takes place. If you are considering lasik surgery, you probably have questions about what life is like immediately following lasik surgery. Questions such as how fast will my vision improve? How quickly can I go back to work? How much pain will I be in? Will I continue to require corrective lenses following surgery? While these questions should be thoroughly discussed with your eyecare provider, this article will briefly review these common concerns regarding post lasik recovery.
With regard to discomfort or pain following lasik surgery, after the procedure you may feel a burning sensation or a gritty sort of uncomfortable feeling. This sensation might last for a few hours post surgery. If you are able to take a nap following your surgery, the feeling should subside and you should feel better once you awaken.
Most lasik patients are able to return to work the day following their surgery. Additional time off of work is ususally not needed, but if you are able it would not be a bad idea to relax and focus on recovery for a couple of days after treatment.
Clearly, the goal of having vision correction surgery such as lasik is to decrease or end your reliance upon eyeglasses or contacts. That does not mean, however, that someone who has undergone lasik surgery can immediately throw away their glasses or be rid of their contact lenses forever. It is quite possible that you will continue to wear glasses or corrective lenses on occassion as part of your recovery following lasik. You may find that you still need glasses in order to read or drive at night for a time following surgery.
Every individual is different, but most lasik patients notice improved vision almost immediately following surgery. You may experience some blurred vision, problems when reading or your vision may fluctuate but this is to be expected as it takes time for your vision to stabilize. Your doctor will be able to give you some approximate guidelines as to when you can expect your vision to be stable.
Having realistic expectations and knowing what is normal and what is cause for concern after your lasik surgery is important. Your doctor will give you thorough instructions for post lasik care and set additional appointments for you so your healing and vision can be monitored. Carefully follow your doctor’s advice and raise any issues or questions you may have.
Jayson Lee struggled with nearsightness most of his life. As the lasik surgery cost came down and the popularity of the procedure increased, Jayson spent countless hours researching and trying to decide if lasik was right for him. Now, he attempts to provide helpful lasik surgery information on his website for people trying to decide if the procedure is right for them.
