There are different types of laser surgery available- lasik- being the most common.
Before you finalise your decision for laser surgery whether it be lasik or not, the rewards and risks must be taken into account as your eyes are very delicate and must be treated with care. Discussing your plans and your possible options with an eye doctor would be advisable before making any commitments so you are able to make an informed decision.
Potential candidates include people are long-sighted, short sighted or have an astigmatism.
Vision problems as a result of age may not be cured with lasik or with laser surgery in general as presbyopia is not do with the cornea shape.
As laser surgery will correct the shape of the cornea, vision is greatly improved. The success rate of laser surgery is said to be over 90% but this can vary according to location and can depend on a number of factors such as the level of experience the eye surgeon has, the quality of the surgeon, reputation of the clinic, etc..
The recovery period can be as short as a few days. Precautions will need to be taken such as avoiding rubbing the eyes, tinted glasses may be needed to avoid the glare of the sun and driving may be ruled out for a few week.
Keep in mind that the information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and is not to be treated as a substitute for medical advice. We do our best to provide information to our users but we are not able to provide information that is suitable to be acted upon as we are not healthcare professionals or eye doctors. Please do consult a doctor or healthcare professional before deciding whether lasik or laser eye surgery is for you.