A laser or a surgical blade is used to cut a flap in the cornea. Then, a laser removes tissue beneath the flap, permanently changing the focusing power of the cornea, thereby improving vision.
Laser eye surgery is relatively painless, quick and convenient. There are two surgical methods from which to choose.
Do your research, ask lots of questions and follow all of the surgeon's directives both prior to and following the lasik procedure to improve its effectiveness.
The Lasik Procedure In order to access the stroma, the surgeon cuts a flap in the upper portion of the cornea, right above the pupil. Numbing drops are put into the eye, the cornea is marked to aid in replacing the flap, and then the eye area is cleaned.
A lid speculum holds the eye open. High pressure is applied to the eye with a suction ring that is briefly placed directly on the eye. Then the flap is cut. This is called a keratectomy, which may be done by either of two methods.
The time-tested way uses a microkeratome, a cutting instrument or blade. The newer method of cutting the flap is by "laser-only" or femtosecond lasik, sometimes known by the brand name "IntraLase".
After the suction ring is removed, both lasik methods are nearly identical.
The corneal flap is folded back, and the exposed tissue is allowed to dry. Then, the patient is asked to stare at a light for about sixty seconds to help keep the eye fixed and immobile.
In less than one minute, the lasik computer pulses high-energy ultraviolet light removing the tissue that was previously determined to reshape the cornea most effectively and accurately.
The lasik laser makes clicking sounds, and there may be a smell of burning tissue. After very precise amounts of tissue are removed from the stroma, the surgeon lays the flap back into place. The eye is observed for a few minutes to make sure that proper bonding is taking place.
After Lasik Eye Surgery Once the surgery is complete, a protective shield is placed over the eye, to prevent pressure and anything from bumping the eye. Since there are no stitches in lasik surgery, these precautions must be taken to ensure that the flap remains in place.
Some patients return to work the next day, but most doctors recommend that you wait a few days. Strenuous activity, and non-contact sports should be avoided for up to three days.
Facial products and makeup are out for up to two weeks. The eyelashes may need to be scrubbed fairly often during this time to help prevent infection.
No contact sports are allowed for at least four weeks. Expect to leave off swimming, hot tubs, whirlpools and saunas for up to eight weeks.
Expected Outcomes from Lasik Most lasik patients see huge improvements in their vision by the next day. Vision may continue to improve for three to six months post-operatively. While visual fluctuations may occur temporarily throughout the day, this tendency diminishes over time.
Lasik eye surgery is not for everyone. Most good candidates follow their surgeon's pre and post-operative directives faithfully. They find their vision, and therefore their lifestyle, greatly enhanced by this laser procedure.
Artwork is a very personal choice. Some paintings will just call to you, and others make no sense at all. If you are artistically challenged, then this article is for you. We will give you some practical tips to start making the right art choices for your home. Once you get the knack of things, it is really not so hard and you will come up with a décor that will impress even the most discerning visitors to your home.
Did you ever walk into someone's home and look around and suddenly become embarrassed by your own homes décor? It just seems that some people are artistically gifted while the rest of us suffer from some form of artistic dysfunction. It can be irritating to have to try so hard just to hang some pictures. But once you get the knack of things, it is really not so hard and your home's interior can remind you of those homes with that special Wow factor.
Artwork, by its very nature, is a personal expression and every individual will receive it on a personal level. Some paintings just call to you and you simply have to have it while others just do not make sense. This is true for everyone, and not just the artistically challenged.
Start Small and Simple
If you are ready to tackle some new and improved decorating ideas, and ready to start with the artwork that hangs on your walls, then pick a room and jump right in. It is usually best to start with your favorite room in the house simply because this room is probably a place that you already have a vision, even if it is very small. Most people have white walls, but if you have a bit more splash to your room, that will work just fine as well. Start small and just pick a color scheme. Just like that. Something that will compliment what is already painted or wallpapered to the room, but one color that really works for you. It is okay to be daring and go with reds, greens, blues, or even yellows and oranges. Often, once we have latched onto a basic color scheme, us artistically challenged can work through our dysfunction and move forward. However, part of our dysfunction is the tendency to over use our color. Start small, but stay simple.
For instance, we were having a bold day and so we chose orange for our color scheme. We do not need paintings and artwork that are completely orange. Maybe just one nice piece that is mostly orange, but the rest should just have a little of that color reflected in the work.
Themes, Clashes, and Other Artwork Disasters
Rule number one in overcoming artistic dysfunction is never mix styles and themes in the same room. Some people can naturally get the knack of it and it turns out to be something fabulous. But we are not so fortunate and we must keep it very simple. If your orange room has one lovely impressionist piece in it, then stay with various forms of impressionist artwork throughout the room. Some experts say that you should maintain the same style throughout the entire home. Others say to vary but only room by room. I am in favor of room by room because I do not like boredom, and too much repetition is boredom.
Some colors work well with others and other colors are an atrocious disaster when blended or even in the same state as another color. I have yet to see a well blended sample of orange and pink, although I am sure some highly creative type compiled them beautifully.
If you are not sure, ask. The best way to learn is by asking questions and gathering ideas from other people. Ask specific questions if you are looking for specific answers. Explain that you are looking for something that will compliment painting well and not necessarily match it, if possible, bring a photo. Part of learning the fine art of decorating with artwork is learning to compliment pieces rather than match them. You do not have to be pushed in purchasing something you do not like, but the experience of watching someone find you a painting that compliments the one you started with can be very beneficial. In fact, after a few tries, you may even begin looking yourself, with confidence. By enhancing your decorating talents step by little tiny baby step, you will be able to put together impressive themes and décor without wasting money on pieces that do not work.
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