The Health Bulletin

It would probably be an impossible task to state which organ is the most important bodily organ.  However, the eyes certainly rank up there.  Being able to enjoy the beauties of this world we live and to be able to function daily are important benefits.  Everyone experiences minor eye problems such as eyes that are bloodshot, blurry, dry, irritated, itchy or sensitive to light.  Some experience more serious problems such as Myopia (short-sightedness), Hypermetropia (far-sightedness), Astigmatism or Presbyopia (a condition where the lens loses its elasticity).

The eye is a very delicate organ and we certainly do a lot to abuse it.  Watching the television too close or spending too much time working are abusive behaviors.  Exposing the eyes to extended periods in the bright sunlight are also damaging.  Since it is so important to us, it would be well to take steps to take care of it.

A proper diet is an important thing to do for our eyes.  We should make sure we take the proper natural nutrients and foods containing vitamins A, C and Lutein.  Lutein can be found in fruits and leafy green vegetables.  Vitamin A can be found in liver, carrots, spinach, cantaloupe, mangoes, milk and egg yolks.  Amazingly, dandelions also contain high amounts of vitamin A.  Consuming high doses of mangoes in the summer will provide a high amount of vitamins A and calcium.

The use of vitamin supplements can also be used to enhance your shortfalls in proper nutrients.  These should only be taken to add to your natural diet and not replace it.  You should look for specialized vitamins, other than multi-vitamins, that provide the nutrients you specifically need.

There are a few home remedies for eye care.  You can mix one part of rose water with one part of lime juice.  Use this as a natural eye drop.  The daily intake of walnut will reduce eye weakness.  Aniseed powder taken in a tablespoon quantity morning and night is beneficial for the treatment of cataracts.  The raw juice from parsley can relieve the eye problems such as cornmeal ulcers, cataracts, weak eyes and other eye diseases.  Drinking a mixture of parsley and carrots everyday will provide great benefits to your eyes.

If you are experiencing vision problems, you may be able to resolve them via Lasik eye surgery.  Of course, just the mere thought of someone fooling with your eyesight can be very scary.  As a result, this article is going to focus on explaining the Lasik eye surgery process.

While Lasik may be touted as the panacea for all vision problems, that is an incorrect characterization.  This medical procedure can only resolve refractive eye problems.  A refractive eye problem is where the eye has a problem properly focusing light on the retina.  As a result, Lasik actually reshapes the eye in an attempt to get the cornea to focus correctly.

During the actual surgery, an eye surgeon will use a small mechanical blade (which is called a microkeratome) to make a small flap in your cornea.  Once the flap has been made, the surgeon will fold it back.  This is done so the surgeon can access the stoma (the black portion of your eye).  At this point, the eye surgeon will use the laser to vaporize a portion of the stoma.  This elimination of part of the stoma is what causes the cornea to be reshaped.  After the eye surgeon is done with the stoma, he or she unfolds the corneal flap and reattaches it.

While this process may sound painful, it really isn’t.  In fact, the Lasik patient will be able to see after the surgery.  Just as a side note, the patient may not notice improved vision right away; it can take up to six months for the patient’s vision to improve and stabilize.

As you have seen above, the Lasik eye surgery is a complicated process with many parts.  However, as it has been performed hundreds of thousands of times, it is a well proven medical procedure.  If you are interested in learning more about this procedure, we recommend you contact an eye surgeon to schedule a consultation.

If you would like further information about Lasik, feel free to drop by the Dallas Lasik Guide.