How risky is Lasik eye surgery?!


Question: How risky is Lasik eye surgery?
Just looking into Lasik and was wondering how risky the procedure is.

Answers:

I don't know where the first response got his/her info from, but I personally know 2 ophthalmologists, 3 optometrists, and 3 opticians who have had it done, so there must be hundreds more around the world also.

The Lasik procedure has been performed in Canada and most of Europe since 1987, and in the USA since 1990 , that is hardly a new procedure, and long term effects are well known after 24 years of doing it.

There is very little risk to the surgery, but the results aren't always as good as hoped for....like with almost any surgery. But if you wear - 8.00 glasses and end up with only a - 0.50 left...it is still a success in most peoples minds.

The most common side effect is dry eyes, but most of those problems clear up in within 1 year at the most. Some see halos around lights at night, which often clears up with time also, but not all. Those people pretty well have to wear glasses with an anti reflection coating at night to eliminate that.

Very often , a slight correction is still needed for the best night vision for driving.

Eventually reading glasses will be needed, but that won't be until you hit 40 or so. Aside from that , thousands have it done every year and there are very few problems considering the number that are done.

The important thing is to do your homework and choose a clinic with a great reputation and lots of experience.

Optician



I guess most people don't have major problems, but remember this- how many opticians have had it done? None. Your eyesight may slowly get worse over the years and after ten years be less than 20-20. We don't know the long term effects as it is a new procedure. Depends on your reasoning- if it is to enter into a certain career- firebrigade etc then maybe. If it is too look better stick with contacts.




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