Lasik Eye Surgery FAQ:
Any negative consequences? I am thinking about having one but I am very nervous as to the possible consequences of it.
Any negative consequences? I am thinking about having one but I am very nervous as to the possible consequences of it.
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2 good friends of mine had it done, both were very successful
Don’t do it if you’re older. If you have it done to fix nearsightedness, you’ll need to use reading glasses. Basically, you’re only swapping one problem for another and you aren’t going to get away from having to wear glasses.
I enquired about it with my opticion and she said that if I have it done, I’ll need reading glasses when I get older. My vision also has to be stable for at least two years for me to qualify for surgery but my eyes are still changing at 23 so I can’t have it done. I’d prefer to remain near-sighted as that is what I’m used to.
One of the fairly minor after effects you may experience with LASIK eye surgery is dry eye. Upon completion of LASIK eye surgery, the nerve impulses that trigger your lacrimal gland to produce tears may be interrupted, causing dry eye. This is considered a normal reaction to the procedure, so it isn’t unexpected. Another after effect that sometimes occurs is halo or glare at night, especially when viewing bright lights.
You may also feel that your eyes are irritated after completion of your procedure. Some people describe this irritation as feeling like you have a grain of sand in your eye.
In very rare cases, your eye may develop an infection. However, most doctors prescribe an antibiotic to be used frequently during the first week or two after LASIK eye surgery, so be sure to follow your doctor’s instructions. If for some reason you do develop an infection, consult your doctor right away.
Even without LASIK eye surgery, it’s expected that everyone’s eyes will change slightly with the passage of time – it’s just a natural part of life. After LASIK, your eyes will still follow their natural course of changing with time, so LASIK shouldn’t necessarily be considered a permanent solution.
In almost all cases, undesirable after effects are minimized with LASIK eye surgery. Follow your doctor’s instructions and you’ll be fast on the road to problem free recovery.
The end result is that you can now see both near and far in proper focus. In almost all cases, you’ll be able to say ‘Good Bye’ to those bothersome reading glasses!