What are the LASIK advantages and disadvantages?

You may ask yourself “What are the benefits of LASIK?“. Well, the significant benefit of LASIK (also known as laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is that it’s an accurate and effective procedure with a high success rate. One of the main advantages of LASIK is that we can correct a wide range of refractive errors or focusing problems by reshaping the cornea, resulting in improved vision and fewer vision problems. Additionally, LASIK laser eye surgery is virtually painless and has a quick and easy recovery process. Many LASIK patients enjoy the freedom from glasses and contact lenses.

We can correct a wide range of refractive errors or focusing problems when we reshape the cornea. There is almost no pain, it’s safe, and the recovery is very rapid.1Urmc.rochester.edu. 2021. Frequently Asked Questions – LASIK – Flaum Eye Institute – University of Rochester Medical Center.Healing takes place within three hours, and vision recovery occurs overnight.

The ten most-cited LASIK procedure benefits

  1. More convenience
  2. Nearly immediate vision improvement
  3. Long-term cost savings
  4. Permanent correction of shortsightedness and longsightedness and astigmatism
  5. Boosted self-confidence
  6. Lower risk compared with contact lenses or lens-based surgery
  7. Positive impact on eye allergies
  8. High patient satisfaction
  9. Virtually painless procedure
  10. The quick and easy recovery process

The disadvantage of LASIK eye surgery is that we make a corneal flap.

That can be a disadvantage for a tiny number of people because they could injure the flap. That might apply to you if you are in the military or the emergency services or involved in contact sports. 

Therefore, the LASIK surgical procedure may not be the best treatment for you.

Instead, you may be a better candidate for having a surface laser or SmartSight.

Some also experience dry eye as a temporary side effect which we can resolve by giving you eye drops to use after surgery.

If you would like to learn more about laser vision correction and understand which treatment options will be most appropriate for you to free you from having to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses, please book online for a free laser vision assessment.

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