If you are tired of having your contact lens or eyeglasses, you may ask yourself whether LASIK is the right surgery for you. The surgery is performed with a laser to correct the underlying vision issues, such as short or farsightedness. Most people after LASIK surgery often have better vision, and the surgery works well with most activities. However, as some people get older, they still need glasses when driving or reading, especially at night.

LASIK surgery has had positive feedback over the years. There are minimal hitches resulting in vision loss, and many individuals are often happy with the outcome. The result after the surgery depends on the refractive errors, among other factors. Other people may have slight short-sightedness after refractive surgery. On the other hand, people’s long sightedness often has less predictable outcomes. Generally, LASIK enhances your vision and sometimes means no more glasses or contact lenses.

How to Know if You Qualify for LASIK Surgery

LASIK corrects the refractive errors in the cornea, which affect how the eyes bend light. To qualify for LASIK surgery, one must have an entitled refractive error such as astigmatism, short or long-sightedness. LASIK does not correct eye conditions such as glaucoma or lazy eye.

For one to qualify to be a good candidate for LASIK, one should:

• Have comparatively constant prescriptions. People with constant changes to their prescriptions might not be eligible for the surgery.
• Not be expectant or breastfeeding
• Not have a recurrent history of some eye conditions.
• Be over 18 years of age
• Have a good and adequately thick cornea
• Not have progressive glaucoma
• Not have ill sustained diabetes

People who would like to have LASIK surgery are advised to have realistic expectations about surgery. Some people experience significant vision improvements, while others do not.

Benefits of LASIK Surgery

Over time, some people may spend less money on purchasing LASIK rather than continuous purchase and sustaining remedial lenses. LASIK surgery provides better eyesight for most people, resulting in no more contact lenses. It is a relief for those who are not a fan of contact lenses or find themselves uncomfortable wearing or suffering from constant eye contamination.

LASIK reduces eye expenses over time as one does not need to wear or replace contact lenses. Further, LASIK surgery is usually painless since numbing eye drops are used before the procedure to prevent discomfort or pain.

There are also no bandages, stitches, or other post-procedure after the surgery. Although you may not need to do the surgery again in most instances, it is safe to do it again.

Potential Drawbacks of LASIK

Sometimes, LASIK may cause temporary vision issues such as dry eyes, blurry vision, or night vision symptoms. Some may even require additional treatment after the surgery. Some of the potential drawbacks include:

• In sporadic cases, eye vision may be worse.
• Some may develop eye infections or pain.
• The surgery is often expensive for some people, and not all insurance coverage may cover the cost.

Why Is LASIK Right for You?

• The surgery is convenient, and one doesn’t require contact lenses afterward.
• Some people may suffer from contact lens allergies, which may be intolerable.
• Your lifestyle. You may want to live the lifestyle you deserve without having to worry about corrective lenses.

Conclusion

LASIK surgery is available in clinics. However, before you decide to have one, it is essential to ensure that you are eligible for the surgery. Have the surgery from experienced doctors, with quality machines and good reviews and results from the previous patients. LUNA Vision and MED Spa are here to help.

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