What are the side effects of lasik eye surgery?
Q. I've read that some people experience temporary moments of blindness for up to 6 months after the surgery.
Is it worth the risk?
Is it worth the risk?
A. it is true that the side effects are quite rare, but this does not mean that they do not exist.
I have had PRK surgery, which is similar. It is less invasive, because they do not do a flap on your retina, but they only scratch it. I had an infection after surgery, which is rare but it was a painful experience and the vision on that eye has not become perfect ( I still ave 1 degree of myopia and some astigmatism). I have been told by the doctors, that if I had the same complication after a LASIK surgery things would be much more difficult and I would need another surgery (keratoplasty). I still have problems with often keratitis episodes. On the other hand, I don;t need glasses or contacts, which is awesome.
Of course, all that is extremely rare, but anything can happen. So, whether it is worth the risk depends on how much you want to get rid of your glasses.
Additionally a degree of photophobia after surgery for a long period, which means that you will need sunglasses more than before, is not vary rare. Plus the long outcome is not well established, but I believe ophthalmology will progress enough to fix any long term problems.
I have had PRK surgery, which is similar. It is less invasive, because they do not do a flap on your retina, but they only scratch it. I had an infection after surgery, which is rare but it was a painful experience and the vision on that eye has not become perfect ( I still ave 1 degree of myopia and some astigmatism). I have been told by the doctors, that if I had the same complication after a LASIK surgery things would be much more difficult and I would need another surgery (keratoplasty). I still have problems with often keratitis episodes. On the other hand, I don;t need glasses or contacts, which is awesome.
Of course, all that is extremely rare, but anything can happen. So, whether it is worth the risk depends on how much you want to get rid of your glasses.
Additionally a degree of photophobia after surgery for a long period, which means that you will need sunglasses more than before, is not vary rare. Plus the long outcome is not well established, but I believe ophthalmology will progress enough to fix any long term problems.
Can someone give me information on eye surgery?
Q. I am considering laser/lasik eye surgery. I would like information on the average costs, potential risks and rate of such risks, age for it to be done. Duration for recovery. and any other information you may feel is pertinent in making such a decision.
A. Wow, I hope you read up on people's successful LASIK procedures before making a decision. Yes, things can go horribly wrong.. but it's a surgery. There are risks with every surgery.
Dry eye may be one of the more common side effects, but every patient does not experience it. That is entirely false! I've had the surgery done on both of my eyes and have no problems whatsoever.
Remember, people who are not happy with their outcome are always going to speak louder than those who are.
My surgery was $2100 per eye. The best thing to do would be to schedule a consultation, they are free! There you will be able to speak with a doctor and have your eyes examined.
The surgery itself is completely painless. Afterwards my eyes burned really badly(as soon as the anesthetic began to wear off). I sure was thankful for the painkillers they gave me. The pain in my eyes lasted for about 6 hours and then I felt ok enough to open them and was not in too much discomfort except for the world being really bright! Full recovery, to where I didn't have to wear eye shields to sleep and be so cautious, was about a week. They do say to wait a month for things like swimming, rubbing your eyes, etc. It's kinda up to your own judgement.. I didn't dare rub my eyes at all for about 2 months.
The risks have already been mentioned. I would say that you should treat this as something that you feel is important enough to have done, no matter what the outcome. I was ready to accept any and all side effects.. Too many people are probably doing this as a convenience; They already live perfectly happy lives with glasses or contacts.. and are not fully understanding the risks.
Good luck with your decision.
Dry eye may be one of the more common side effects, but every patient does not experience it. That is entirely false! I've had the surgery done on both of my eyes and have no problems whatsoever.
Remember, people who are not happy with their outcome are always going to speak louder than those who are.
My surgery was $2100 per eye. The best thing to do would be to schedule a consultation, they are free! There you will be able to speak with a doctor and have your eyes examined.
The surgery itself is completely painless. Afterwards my eyes burned really badly(as soon as the anesthetic began to wear off). I sure was thankful for the painkillers they gave me. The pain in my eyes lasted for about 6 hours and then I felt ok enough to open them and was not in too much discomfort except for the world being really bright! Full recovery, to where I didn't have to wear eye shields to sleep and be so cautious, was about a week. They do say to wait a month for things like swimming, rubbing your eyes, etc. It's kinda up to your own judgement.. I didn't dare rub my eyes at all for about 2 months.
The risks have already been mentioned. I would say that you should treat this as something that you feel is important enough to have done, no matter what the outcome. I was ready to accept any and all side effects.. Too many people are probably doing this as a convenience; They already live perfectly happy lives with glasses or contacts.. and are not fully understanding the risks.
Good luck with your decision.
How long has lasik eye surgery been around?
Q. Also, since there is a flap made what happens to your eyes in say 30 or 40 years. Will there be side effects because the eye has been cut into?
A. It has been around just over 10 years in the US and Canada, but has been around for 20 years in Russia and England.
There have been no long term side effects registered yet.
Aside from those who had to have it redone because the myopia came back....or had to go back to glasses because the surgery couldn't be done a second time for different reasons.
There have been no long term side effects registered yet.
Aside from those who had to have it redone because the myopia came back....or had to go back to glasses because the surgery couldn't be done a second time for different reasons.
What ur opinion on laser eye surgery?
Q. I have bad eyes and both my parents said that when I'm old enough (18 yrs) I can get laser eye surgery to make my eyes better.
Have you had any experience with the surgery?
Is it a good idea?
Are ere any possible side effects?
Have you had any experience with the surgery?
Is it a good idea?
Are ere any possible side effects?
A. I had lasik eye surgery done 3 years ago and I love it. The best money I spent in my life. I was almost blind before and now I am better than 20/20. Side effects afterwards is its blurry for a couple of days but after that things become clearer. In 20 years after you done it I've been told by the doctor that done it that you might need reading classes but that's all. Do it... you won't be disappointed!
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