Lasik Complication

Overcoming Your Fear of Lasik Complication

Lasik complication?  Having fears about undergoing Lasik vision correction surgery is certainly justified.

The truth is that complications from Lasik surgery are rare. 

The benefits far outweigh the risks for most people.  Putting away eye glasses and contact lens forever are benefits that overcome any fear of the surgery.  Learning that Lasik means restoring their eyes to 20/20 vision or better is all they need to hear.

Laser Surgery 

It's understandable that to let someone shine a laser in your eye and potentially blind you for life is more than some people can handle.  Yes, it is a scary thought, but educating yourself on Lasik surgery is the best way to overcome those fears.  If that does not help, your eye doctor may be able to putt you in touch with a clinical psychologist for reassurance.

One way that you can overcome your fear of having Lasik eye surgery is to watch it being done to someone else.  Most doctors will allow that. They usually have it on video, and if they don't many will allow you to observe an actual surgery, with the patient's consent. 

Quick and Painless

Once you see how simple, painless and quick the procedure is, you will put your fears behind you.  If you watch a surgery, you can ask the patient what it felt like, how they are feeling now and any other question or concerns that you have.

Knowledge is Power.  That old cliché never fails when it comes to educating yourself about the pros and cons of Lasik vision correction.  The best way to overcome your fear is to learn as much about the surgery as you can.  The more you know, the better prepared you will be.

Watching a surgery will put your mind at ease about the Lasik procedure.  Your eyes are open the whole time, but you can't see what's going on, because your head and eyes are kept in a stationary position.  The though of this may scare your, but observing a surgery can alleviate many of your concerns.

Fear Counseling

If watching a Lasik surgery is not what it takes to get over your fear, you may want to consider counseling.  If you want Lasik badly enough, you will do it.  Any good psychologist can help you overcome your phobia.  It is one of the things they go to school for.  Some use methods such hypnosis and visual aids to help one overcome such fears. A good psychologist will have you ready for surgery in no time flat. 

If you can't afford a good psychologist and watching a procedure does not help, something you may consider is meditation.  Meditation can help calm your mind and body.  It can help you lose weight, relax, get rid of headaches, and even get rid of phobias.  Once you educate yourself on everything there is to learn about Lasik, you should then do some research on meditation. 

"Meditation for Dummies" is a good book that will teach you what meditation is and how it can help you. 

Once you overcome your fears and finally have the surgery, you will be able to relax and enjoy your vastly improved vision.   How about a party to celebrate your bravery?  

The few minutes you spend with Lasik surgery will free you from a lifetime of glasses or contacts.  That thought alone may help you banish any fear of Lasik complication. 

Lasik Complication