Is LASIK really worth?

Is LASIK really worth?

The possible benefits of LASIK surgery may not justify the risks. You have fairly good (overall) vision. If you see well enough to need contacts or glasses only part of the time, improvement from the surgery may not be worth the risks.

Does LASIK ruin your eyes?

Complications that result in a loss of vision are very rare. But certain side effects of LASIK eye surgery, particularly dry eyes and temporary visual problems such as glare, are fairly common. These usually clear up after a few weeks or months, and very few people consider them to be a long-term problem.

Why is LASIK not good?

Patients with autoimmune diseases are not good Lasik candidates. Many autoimmune conditions cause dry eye syndrome. A dry eye may not heal well and has a higher risk of post-Lasik infection. Other conditions such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, glaucoma, or cataracts often affect Lasik results.

Do eyes get worse after LASIK?

It permanently reshapes the tissue in the front of your eye, and these changes last your whole life. However, most people’s vision gets worse over time as part of the natural aging process. LASIK can’t stop this, so your vision may become blurry again as you get older.

Is LASIK surgery a good investment?

LASIK is an investment in your vision. Based on patient experience, it’s also an experience that adds valued benefits and satisfaction to a person’s life. Having LASIK eye surgery is a better solution for many people that have nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism than other visual aids. Using a prescription product in close contact with the eye is a perfectly acceptable solution, but LASIK surgery offers many benefits compared to contacts and eyeglasses.

How much does LASIK eye surgery cost per eye?

The Real Cost of Laser Eye Surgery The cost of laser eye surgery can range from as low as $299 per eye to up to $4,000 or more per eye.

Does LASIK eye surgery have lot of risks?

But certain side effects of LASIK eye surgery, particularly dry eyes and temporary visual problems such as glare, are fairly common. These usually clear up after a few weeks or months, and very few people consider them to be a long-term problem. Risks of LASIK surgery include: Dry eyes . LASIK surgery causes a temporary decrease in tear production. For the first six months or so after your surgery, your eyes may feel unusually dry as they heal.

Does LASIK eye surgery permanently fix your eyes?

In most cases the improved vision LASIK surgery provides is permanent. But in a limited number of cases – usually due to changes that can occur in the lens inside the eye, with or without LASIK surgery – some nearsightedness, farsightedness and/or astigmatism can return over time, causing blurry vision.