Laser Eye Surgery - Benefits and Risks
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Wouldn't it be wonderful to be able to see more clearly? That constant struggle and squinting in order to see that word or person clearly would never be missed. Contact lenses are good but aren't they just so uncomfortable, and over a period of time they work out very expensive!Then we have glasses; most definately more comfortable but how inconvenient. The constant worry of "Where are my glasses?!" and the dependance that comes with them - also the cost and maintence... it could easily be done without.
Whilst laser eye surgery can work very well for many people and change their lives for the better there can also be some risks involved. The surgery should be under taken by highly trained eye specialists and professionals. In surgery the surgeon will use a laser device, which will allow him/her to make permanent changes to the shape of the cornea. A range of different lasers can be used depending on the person.
The 4 most common types of laser eye surgery are:- Click on the type of eye surgery you would like to know more about.
LASIK PKR LASEK Epi - LASEK
Each person should be assessed properly before being given any of these types of surgery.
ahmed 6 months ago
i have weak eyes as well as squint should strabismus treatment be done before lasik or not?