How risky is Lasik eye surgery?
Candi
Just looking into Lasik and was wondering how risky the procedure is.
Answer
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.
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.
Would you recommened getting Lasik eye surgery?
Mary
Hey guys.I wear glasses,and i'm nearsighted .I don't like contacts and I hate my glasses.I was thinking about getting Lasik eye surgery. For people who have done it or had someone they knew do it, is it worth it? Is the procedure easy?? thanks :)
Answer
While many people who have LASIK have a good outcome, there is a non-trivial risk of LASIK screwing up your vision permanently. The Wiki article cites satisfaction rates in the 95-98% range, which means dissatisfaction in 1 in 20 (95% satisfcation) to 1 in 50 (98% satisfaction) patients.
Because of this, and since my glasses correct my vision just fine, I'm not willing to risk LASIK.
My prescription is -6.00 with -1.25 astigmatism, as a point of reference.
While many people who have LASIK have a good outcome, there is a non-trivial risk of LASIK screwing up your vision permanently. The Wiki article cites satisfaction rates in the 95-98% range, which means dissatisfaction in 1 in 20 (95% satisfcation) to 1 in 50 (98% satisfaction) patients.
Because of this, and since my glasses correct my vision just fine, I'm not willing to risk LASIK.
My prescription is -6.00 with -1.25 astigmatism, as a point of reference.
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