viagra online

What is the success rate?

Laser vision correction is a highly successful surgery -- the large majority of people who have it done are very satisfied with their result. Additionally, significant complications are very infrequent with laser eye surgery.

Nevertheless, people interested in having the procedure need to keep in mind that it is not possible to exactly predict the level of vision that will occur after surgery. This is because, like any surgery, the healing characteristics of the eyes vary from person to person. However, based on the clinical measurements obtained at the consultation, the surgeon will be able to fairly closely indicate the expected result.

Experience has shown that, after LASIK treatment, the vast majority of people with low to moderate short-sightedness (myopia) achieve 20/40 vision or better, which is the level required to pass the vision test for obtaining a driver's licence in most States. Many, but not all, can expect to achieve 20/20 vision. However, even if 20/20 is not achieved, people find that the surgery has improved their vision to an extent that they are able to perform daily activities without glasses or contact lenses, and they enjoy significant benefits from having improved their vision.

For certain patients the outcome may not meet all their expectations.  In some instances, a follow-up procedure, called an enhancement, can help individuals to achieve more precise vision correction.  If you have a high refractive error you will probably derive great benefit and satisfaction from having the procedure, even if you don't attain 20/20 vision, but you should ask the doctor about the possibility of having to occasionally wear a small prescription of glasses in some situations after surgery.