What are the potential positive benefits of laser eye surgery?

What are the potential positive benefits of laser eye surgery?

Improved vision. In fact, about 95 percent of individuals who undergo laser eye surgery worldwide are satisfied with their visual results from LASIK. Also, a strong majority of LASIK patients achieve 20/20 vision or better following conventional laser eye surgery.

Why is laser eye surgery not for everyone?

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.

What is the best eye surgery?

There are several variations of laser refractive surgery. LASIK is the best known and most commonly performed. Many articles, including this one, will use the term “LASIK” to refer to all types of laser eye surgery.

Can I get cataract surgery instead of LASIK?

Can You Have LASIK AND Cataract Surgery on the Same Eye? Since LASIK is performed on the cornea and cataract surgery is performed on the lens, it is possible to have both procedures performed on the same eye. LASIK would typically be performed at a younger age to correct for myopia, astigmatism or hyperopia.

What are the main reasons for laser eye surgery?

There are a few main reasons most people consider Laser Eye Surgery. • They can’t wear contact lenses and would prefer not to wear glasses for cosmetic reasons. • They want to engage in work or leisure activities that cannot be done while wearing glasses or contact lenses.

How does laser eye surgery correct LASIK?

LASIK is intended for some of the most common issues that laser eye surgery can correct: myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. A doctor performing LASIK will create the flap of the outside layer of the corner, to open up access to the tissue underneath.

How can laser treatment help treat glaucoma?

Laser treatment can help treat some types of glaucoma. It’s a procedure that your eye doctor can do in the office. It works by helping the fluid in your eye drain, which can help lower the pressure inside your eye. Ask your eye doctor if laser treatment is right for you.

What is the best type of laser eye surgery?

LASIK Eye Surgery LASIK—short for Laser-Assisted-In-Situ Keratomileusis—is the most commonly performed laser eye procedure in the world. It’s one of the safest and most effective ways to correct vision, and NVISION® surgeons are leaders in the LASIK field.