Lasik Laser Eye Surgery

The advancement of modern-day science has allowed pioneering of procedures that were previously unheard of and considered impossible to undertake.

Laser eye surgery is one such medical marvel that has been the result of research and practice beyond bounds. Laser eye surgery is a procedure used to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and/or astigmatism.

The post popular surgical procedure for correcting eye abnormalities is Lasik eye surgery. Lasik eye surgery is the most popular and famous type of laser eye surgery.



Lasik eye surgery involves creating a thin flap in the cornea using either a blade or a laser. The surgeon folds back the flap, then removes some corneal tissue which is present underneath using a powerful laser. The flap is then laid back in place, covering the area where the corneal tissue was removed.

The idea of Lasik eye surgery for nearsighted patients is to flatten the somewhat too elevated cornea, whereas for farsighted people a steeper cornea is preferred and desired.

As with all surgical procedure, Lasik eye surgery also has some potential advantages and drawbacks. These must be taken into account when opting for Lasik eye surgery.

Advantages Laser eye surgery is proven to be of benefit for those who undergo the procedure. Some of the most significant advantages of Lasik eye surgery are as follows.

• Lasik eye surgery is well-documented to be a significant procedure when correcting eye problems. Around 96% patients who undergo the procedure have experienced a return of their desired levels of vision after the surgery.
• Unlike other laser eye procedures, Lasik eye surgery allows the return of vision either instantly or within a day after surgery. This one of the main reasons why people choose this type of option.
• If for any unforeseen circumstances, changes to the operated area are possible down the road. Vison may decline as aging occurs and previously operated patients of Lasik eye surgery can undergo the surgery again.
• Lasik eye surgery results in very little or in some instances no pain after completion of the procedure. Many surgeries have high levels of post-operation associated with them but Lasik eye surgery is not such procedure.

Disadvantages As with all operations, there is the slight chance of negative results and harmful side-effects. This can never be fully mitigated. Some of the salient drawbacks or side effects of Lasik eye surgery are as follows.

• Lasik eye surgery despite its many benefits is a complex procedure at the end of the day. Inexperienced surgeons may be negligent and unknowing and only doctors with vast previous experience should be chosen for the surgery.
• In some instances, Lasik eye surgery can repair vision but not to the level achieved when using contacts or eyeglasses. This can result in patient dissatisfaction.

To conclude, Lasik eye procedure is an option preferred by many patients worldwide. The relatively higher number of advantages compared to the side-effects makes it a viable surgical procedure.
Many things should be considered before undergoing surgery and experienced surgeons should be a priority.