3 Answers

Pros and Cons of Lasik Corrective Procedures for Eyes

Pros of Lasik Laser Eye Surgery
For those who suffer no side-effects, laser surgery is a positive and life-enhancing experience. Eye sight improves immediately for those with low to moderate degrees of myopia (short-sightedness), low to moderate degrees of hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism associated with myopia.

The recovery time of Lasik eye surgery is fast and results are immediate.

Cons of Lasik Laser Eye Surgery
The procedure remains expensive, expect to pay around $2,100 for all laser-based vision correction procedure (per eye).

No surgery is risk free. According to the “Review of Optometry” journal, up to one in six people who undergo laser surgery end up with complications that affect their eyesight, such as distorted vision.

Dry Eye Syndrome - Patients who suffer from dry eye usually have the symptoms for around two months following surgery. However, for some people, the condition does not improve and they need to take artificial tears for the rest of their lives.

There is a chance that the cornea may become infected, delaying the healing process.

There is a risk of under-correction or over-correction, in some cases a second procedure is necessary.

If the patient's eye condition is incorrectly diagnosed, he or she might develop permanent debilitating visual symptoms such as glare, halos, or double vision after the operation.

Good luck with your decision!!!

13 years ago. Rating: 5
Comment this answer Add new comment