Is laser eye surgery for eye sight correction risky?!
Question: is laser eye surgery for eye sight correction risky?
Does anybody have experience?
Answers: is laser eye surgery for eye sight correction risky?
Does anybody have experience?
While many people opt for laser eye surgery and suffer no ill from it, laser eye surgery is not for everyone. If it doesn't work, you could end up with worse eyesight than before the surgery.
People who are slow healers or who have ongoing medical conditions [such as glaucoma or diabetes] are not good candidates for laser surgery. That's why it's so important for patients to undergo a thorough examination with their doctor.
Poor candidates for this surgery also include those with uncontrolled vascular disease, autoimmune disease, or people with certain eye diseases involving the cornea or retina. Pregnant women should not have refractive surgery of any kind because the refraction of the eye may change during pregnancy.
You may be a good candidate for laser eye surgery if you:
are at least 21 years of age for a Summit laser or 18 years of age for a VISX laser, since the eyes are still growing to this point
Have healthy eyes that are free from retinal problems, corneal scars, and any eye disease (refractive errors are considered eye disorders, not diseases)
Have mild to moderate myopia (nearsightedness) within the range of treatment (see your doctor to determine your range)
Have a way to pay for the treatment since laser procedures are costly and probably not covered by health insurance policies
Are fully informed about the risks and benefits of laser surgery compared with other available treatments.
My husband had it done quite successfully, and so have a number of our friends. The procedure took about 10 minutes to do, then you're sent home to sleep the rest of the day. You have to keep your hands away from your face, and put drops in your eyes on a regular basis, but my husband did not complain of any pain.
He was up and around and back doing normal activities the next day. The doctor will have you come back the next day, and then in a week to check progress - but all has been good!
Good luck if you get this done- my husband is very happy he had the procedure.
I agree totally with the thorough answer of Nada.
Laser Eye Surgery can really enhance eye sight. I always contemplated getting the surgery and finally decided to get the surgery in India, It was a wonderful experience and I am extremely happy with the results. You can read my story on-
http://realpatientstories.blogspot.com/2...