This article will assist you in your decision on whether or
not to undergo Lasik laser eye treatment.
The Pros and Cons of LASIK EYE SURGERY
By
Tim Gorman
LASIK is a recent laser eye surgery technique which FDA
approved for use in 1998. As of now, there are no long term studies about its
effects. For this reason and because making decisions regarding one’s eye sight
is very important, you must do comprehensive research to be able to judge if the
pros and cons of LASIK eye surgery are manageable risks for your treatment. If
you do the research, you’ll be able to select a skilled and experienced eye
surgeon. Many experts acknowledge the fact that the success LASIK heavily
depends on the surgeon and not on the machine. You’ll also willingly participate
in undergoing the tests because you know these are crucial tests to determine if
you are a good candidate for LASIK eye surgery.
What are the pros and cons of LASIK eye surgery? The best benefit is easy to
enough to identify. Your eye sight will immediately improve. So if you suffer
from any of the following conditions, moderate to high degrees of myopia
(nearsightedness), low to moderate degrees of hyperopia (farsightedness) and
astigmatism associated with myopia, and have thick corneas, you’ll qualify for
the operation.
Two other significant benefits you should consider in weighing the pros and
cons of LASIK eye surgery are its fast recovery time and immediate results of
improved eye sight. LASIK patients normally get better eye acuity of 75% to 85%
within 24 hours. This compares favorably against the two older surgical
techniques, radial keratotomy (RK) and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), where
healing & improved vision takes weeks or months to occur. Also, LASIK operations
generally take under a minute to perform on one eye, you walk out of the clinic
within hours.
Now that the pros have been highlighted, what are the cons found in the pros
and cons of LASIK eye surgery?
If the patients’ eye condition is incorrectly diagnosed, the patient might
develop permanent debilitating visual symptoms such as glare, halos, or double
vision after the operation.
If you don’t have dry eye syndrome, you may develop one. You’d be
uncomfortable, and permanent. Left untreated, it will be unhealthy for your
corneas.
If you are farsighted, as you age, the benefits of LASIK will diminish with
age, you’ll need glasses or contacts in the later years. Many patients
experience significant improvement with their vision after LASEK. But remember
to have realistic expectations; your age, eye condition and health are serious
considerations. You may still need to wear eyeglasses or contacts after the
operation. Educate yourself. If you do, you’ll competently manage the pros and
cons of LASIK surgery. You’ll enjoy keener eye sight afterwards.
Tim Gorman is a successful webmaster and publisher of Vision-Doctor.com an
online website that offers discounts on contact lenses, eyeglasses, sunglasses
and free information on
LASIK eye surgery procedures that you can view in the privacy of your own
home.
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