When you choose a laser vision correction procedure, you go into it with an expectation of better vision that frees you from needing glasses or contacts. The day of the procedure, you expect to see better immediately, but you know there is a healing process and during that time you should expect to see gradual…
As with any surgery you are considering, you should do your research on the risks and benefits. LASIK is no exception. The good news is that LASIK has a tremendous reputation for success with an exceptionally low risk for complications – less than one percent for significant, sight-threatening issues according to scientific evidence. That doesn’t…
Dry eye is extremely common and is, in fact, the most common reason patients visit an eye doctor’s office. You may have heard that some patients may also have dry eye symptoms after LASIK. It is true that during the healing process, some LASIK patients may experience dry eye symptoms. But only some patients, and…
“LASIK complication rate.” Sounds scary, doesn’t it? If you’re considering LASIK – either thinking about it for the first time, or actively researching the laser vision correction procedure – you’ve probably come across online articles and social media posts warning you about LASIK complications – talking about the LASIK complication rate, the LASIK eye surgery failure…
If you are thinking about having your vision improved with a laser vision correction procedure such as LASIK, you are naturally going to want to know about the potential for LASIK complications. It is natural to worry, and healthy to investigate, the risks, along with the benefits of any procedure – particularly one you are…
When weighing the decision to have LASIK – or any surgery – it is important to take a close look at the benefits and risks. The benefits of LASIK are widely touted – great vision without the hassle of glasses or contacts. More than 19 million people in the U.S. have chosen LASIK for their…
