{"id":23,"date":"2015-01-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-01-02T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/v2.escsf.org\/?page_id=23"},"modified":"2020-09-30T10:04:36","modified_gmt":"2020-09-30T17:04:36","slug":"for-patients-3-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/escsf.org\/?page_id=23","title":{"rendered":"Laser Procedures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gm9d89332\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4 section-gm9d89332 gutentor-module gutentor-advanced-columns\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-row\">\n<div id=\"col-gm4312e9\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gm4312e9 gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-5 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><div id=\"section-gm4312e9\" class=\"section-gm4312e9 gutentor-col-wrap\">\n<div id=\"section-ge5ed81\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e6 section-ge5ed81 gutentor-element gutentor-element-image text-align-center-desktop text-align-center-tablet text-align-center-mobile\"><div class=\"gutentor-element-image-box\"><div class=\"gutentor-image-thumb\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/images\/PG23_01.JPG\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"col-gm040fe6\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gm040fe6 gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-7 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><div id=\"section-gm040fe6\" class=\"section-gm040fe6 gutentor-col-wrap\">\n<div id=\"section-g2cb06b\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g2cb06b gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">Laser procedures are performed in treatment rooms of the <strong>Eye Surgery Center of San Francisco<\/strong>, rather than the operating room. <br><br>Your preparation will be the same as if you are having an eye examination in your doctor\u2019s office. <br><br>Unless your doctor instructs otherwise, you will not need to alter your regular medications. <br><br>You will not receive any sedation, and only the eye receiving treatment will be dilated and numbed with anesthetic drops.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I prepare for the procedure?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Your healthcare provider will tell you how to prepare. Although it is not mandatory, arrange to have someone drive you home after the procedure. You may need to have one (1) eye treated at a time. Treatment may be a few weeks apart. Make sure you arrange to have someone drive you home after each treatment session.<\/li><li>Bring dark sunglasses to your laser treatment appointments. Drops are used to dilate (widen) your pupils before treatment. Your pupils will absorb more harmful sunlight than usual while they are dilated. You will need to wear the dark sunglasses during your ride home.<\/li><li>Tell your provider about all medicines you currently take. He or she will tell you if you need to stop any medicine for the procedure, and when to stop. He or she will tell you which medicines to take or not take on the day of the procedure.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What will happen during the procedure?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your healthcare provider will talk to you about what to expect for your exact procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You may be given local anesthesia as eyedrops or shots to help prevent discomfort. You may still feel a mild ache during the procedure, but you should not feel pain. A contact lens may or may not be placed on your cornea. The lens will keep your eye still and help the laser focus.<\/li><li>The machine used for the procedure is similar to the machine used during a regular eye exam. You will sit with your chin on the chinrest and your forehead against the headrest. You may be asked to look at a target with the eye that is not being treated. This helps you keep your treated eye where your provider wants it during treatment.<\/li><li>Your healthcare provider will aim the laser where you need treatment. The number of bursts from the laser will depend on the reason you are having treatment. You may hear a click or similar sound with each burst. You will see flashes of bright light during the procedure. Tell your provider if you feel severe pain while the laser is being used. He or she may need to make changes to your procedure.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should I expect after the procedure?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You may be given drops to reduce pressure in your eye.<\/li><li>You should be able to return to most activities right away.<\/li><li>You may feel a mild ache in your eye or see flashes of light for a day or two.<\/li><li>Your vision may be blurry for up to a week.<\/li><li>You may have a headache for a few hours.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Care Agreement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You have the right to help plan your care. Learn about your health condition and how it may be treated. Discuss treatment options with <a href=\"\/?page_id=13\">your healthcare providers<\/a> to decide what care you want to receive. You always have the right to refuse treatment. The above information is an educational aid only. It is not intended as medical advice for individual conditions or treatments. Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before following any medical regimen to see if it is safe and effective for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gmd8c385c\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4 section-gmd8c385c gutentor-module gutentor-advanced-columns\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-row\">\n<div id=\"col-gm8e3e30\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gm8e3e30 gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-2.4 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><div id=\"section-gm8e3e30\" class=\"section-gm8e3e30 gutentor-col-wrap\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Information<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"col-gm0311b8\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gm0311b8 gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-2.4 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><div id=\"section-gm0311b8\" class=\"section-gm0311b8 gutentor-col-wrap\">\n<div id=\"section-g3b05e9\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e6 section-g3b05e9 gutentor-element gutentor-element-image gutentor-enabled-width text-align-center-desktop text-align-center-tablet text-align-center-mobile\"><div class=\"gutentor-element-image-box\"><div class=\"gutentor-image-thumb\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/images\/PREP_PRE.PNG\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"\/?page_id=21\">Prepare for Surgery<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"col-gm8b480b\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gm8b480b gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-2.4 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><div id=\"section-gm8b480b\" class=\"section-gm8b480b gutentor-col-wrap\">\n<div id=\"section-gd12648\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e6 section-gd12648 gutentor-element gutentor-element-image gutentor-enabled-width text-align-center-desktop text-align-center-tablet text-align-center-mobile\"><div class=\"gutentor-element-image-box\"><div class=\"gutentor-image-thumb\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/images\/PREP_DAYOF.PNG\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"\/?page_id=22\">Day of Surgery<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"col-gm64994a\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gm64994a gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-2.4 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><div id=\"section-gm64994a\" class=\"section-gm64994a gutentor-col-wrap\">\n<div id=\"section-g52dcd7\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e6 section-g52dcd7 gutentor-element gutentor-element-image gutentor-enabled-width text-align-center-desktop text-align-center-tablet text-align-center-mobile\"><div class=\"gutentor-element-image-box\"><div class=\"gutentor-image-thumb\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/images\/PREP_WAITRM.PNG\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"\/?page_id=24\">Waiting Room<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"col-gm719b4f\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gm719b4f gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-2.4 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><div id=\"section-gm719b4f\" class=\"section-gm719b4f gutentor-col-wrap\">\n<div id=\"section-g5ed7e4\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e6 section-g5ed7e4 gutentor-element gutentor-element-image gutentor-enabled-width text-align-center-desktop text-align-center-tablet text-align-center-mobile\"><div class=\"gutentor-element-image-box\"><div class=\"gutentor-image-thumb\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/images\/PREP_BILL.PNG\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"\/?page_id=25\">Insurance &amp; Billing<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How do I prepare for the procedure? Your healthcare provider will tell you how to prepare. Although it is not mandatory, arrange to have someone drive you home after the procedure. You may need to have one (1) eye treated at a time. Treatment may be a few weeks apart. 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