LASIK Surgery
What is LASIK Eye Surgery?
LASIK, which stands for laser in-situ keratomileusis, is a popular surgery that can correct vision in people who are nearsighted or farsighted, or who have astigmatism.
It’s one of many vision correction surgeries that work by reshaping your cornea, the clear front part of your eye so that light focuses on the retina in the back of your eye.
LASIK Eye Surgery Benefits
The benefits of LASIK include:
- It’s been around for over 25 years. About 96% of patients reach their vision goals afterwards. An enhancement can raise this number even more.
- There’s very little if any, the pain involved.
- There aren’t any bandages or stitches.
- If your vision changes as you age, your doctor can adjust it.
- You probably won’t need to use glasses or contacts as much, or at all, after LASIK.
LASIK Eye Surgery Side Effects
Some patients have discomfort in the first day or two after LASIK eye surgery. Other side effects are rare and usually go away over time. They include:
- Glare
- Seeing halos around images
- Trouble driving at night
- Fluctuating vision
- Dry eyes
- Scratchy eyes
- Light sensitivity
- Small bruises on your eye