Dr. Paul Hirano (Torrance,CA 90504)

• How can I prevent my makeup from coming off when I wear sunglasses?

  Maybe you should use some good-quality cosmetic which will stay firmly on your face no matter what happens .

• What is the highest nearsightedness power one can have for LASIK surgery?

  It depends on many factors, the thickness of your cornea, your pupil size, the prescripotion of your eyes.

• How do I loosen the hinge on sunglasses?

  If the hinge is stiff and hard to move , it is possibly because the screw is abraded and lose its flexibility. It is better for you to replace a new one. Remove the old screw with a thin-blade and insert a new one in the same size.Then tighten the screw until the frame is secure, but don't over tighten in case you could strip the screw.

• Will it be harmful if i flinch or move during Lasik surgery?

  The lasik surgery is operated by eye doctor using delicate instrument and various solutions.Your eyes are asked to be focused on a fixed place during the procedures, if you move, the laser will stop automatically.

• What medical insurance is best to get if you want lasik surgery?

  Some of the insurance would cover the lasik surgery, but at present, most LASIK suegeries are not fully covered by any insurance. Ask your insurance company if it is available, if so, you should pay the full amount to the lasik ceter first and then they will give you a receipt to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.

• What is the recovery time after lasik surgery for my vision to be 100%?

  The recovery time differs from different people. Ones specific physical quality determined how and how quickly their eyes adjust to the changes made by the surgery. But if you cannot get 100% vision after 3 days, please go back to your doctor.

• Why does your vision need to be stable before having lasik surgery?

  If you get lasik surgery before your vision be stable, your vision will continue to change even after the surgery. On that condition, you will have to wear glasses again, or do the lasik surgery again. If your cornea is thick enough, you can have the chance to do the lasik surgery, but if not, you don't have the chance, that is to say ,you have to wear glasses in your rest of life. Take a careful consideration before any lasik surgery.

• How much should I expect to spend on Lasik surgery?

  Here are some datas for reference: Average LASIK costs were: $2,150 for all laser-based vision correction procedures (including LASIK) in which a single price is quoted. $1,580 for non-customized LASIK using a bladed instrument (microkeratome) and excimer lasers that are not guided by wavefront analysis. $2,170 for wavefront-guided LASIK using a laser-created flap.

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