| Lasik eye surgery corrects blurry vision that occurs | | | | contact lenses. Being informed about your eligibility |
| from a misshapen cornea. The cornea bends light | | | | for the surgery will ultimately help you avoid |
| rays to help them focus properly on the retina at the | | | | disappointment and an unfavourable result. |
| back of the eye. By cutting and lifting a small flap of | | | | Surgeons who offer you a “20/20 Vision |
| tissue from the outside of the eyeball, a surgeon can | | | | Guarantee!” should most certainly be avoided. |
| use a laser to reshape the cornea before replacing | | | | Many Lasik eye surgeries actually require a 3 month |
| the tissue, removing your need to wear corrective | | | | follow up and should not be taken lightly, by you or |
| eyewear. | | | | the surgeon. Only registered Ophthalmologists are |
| The procedure is done over two million times a year | | | | permitted, and are qualified and experienced enough, |
| in the USA, with a very low rate of infection. | | | | to perform the procedure. So ensure that you |
| Complications, like blurred vision, corneal scarring, | | | | choose your laser-wielding doctor wisely! |
| dryness and haloes or starbursts around lights, | | | | Lasik eye surgery does run the risk of a slight loss of |
| generally occur in only 1% of cases and if your | | | | vision and diminished night or fog vision that |
| surgeon has performed over 1000 of these | | | | can’t be corrected by glasses or contact lenses. |
| procedures, the risk is even less. | | | | While a low risk, ensure that you discuss your |
| Lasik Eye Surgery Safety Tips | | | | options with the surgeon and that the benefits |
| Lasik eye surgery is not a cure for any and all eye | | | | outweigh these risks. |
| problems. Older patients often require reading glasses | | | | Lasik eye surgery is a relatively safe procedure, with |
| because of hardening of the lens, which can’t be | | | | amazing benefits accompanying minimal risks. In order |
| corrected by laser surgery. The surgery also does | | | | to have a positive experience, ensure that |
| not have a fantastic result for those with either very | | | | you’re well-informed and make educated |
| weak or very strong prescriptions for glasses or | | | | choices, then simply enjoy your new clear vision! |