Laser Eye Surgery Articles                

With any surgical procedure there is an element of risk, however, to try to reduce the risks involved with vision surgery, it is imperative you research not only your particular eye problem(s), but also the types of treatment available, as well as the eye surgeons capable of performing such procedures, the types of laser equipment being utilised, and the clinic where you anticipate your vision surgery. It is vital you are completely aware of and understand the implications of the error in your vision as laser treatments and procedures do vary according to which condition they are treating. To minimise the risk, visit at least two clinics before you make a decision as to where to opt for your vision surgery to be carried out. Ensure that the eye surgeons you choose are reputable, qualified, have access to all of the latest equipment and that they will be available in case there are post-operative complications.

One risk is the fact that your vision could be either over or under corrected resulting in you still needing to use glasses or contact lenses.
You might find some areas of your sight are worse, especially night vision when you might have glare and halos. Dry eye problems and the feeling of having something in your eye have occasionally been made worse, but can be treated with eye drops and possibly further surgery. Another risk to consider is the part of the surgery when the flap is created exposing the corneal tissue, poor eye surgeons may make the flap too thin or too thick resulting in the flap not healing properly back onto the cornea. If the flap is too thick, damage may be caused to the cornea itself. Another problem which can occur, if the eye surgeon is not accurate, is the flap may wrinkle causing distorted sight. If the surgeon does not accurately set the laser for your treatment, you could possibly have double vision or some form of shadowing. These may also necessitate a return to your glasses or further surgery. The results of the procedure may not be permanent and may need to be repeated in the future. In the worst case scenario, an extremely rare occurrence, is the complete loss of your sight.

Don't be alarmed by the above but do look into everything in great detail, especially the eye surgeon's skill with lasers. As contact lenses are not recommended for wear during battle, the US military have had laser surgery performed on some 200,000 troops with an exceptionally high success rate and no complications. Pilots have said their vision at night is much clearer after their corrective surgery. The key to successful laser eye surgery is to find a competent, reputable surgeon who has the latest technological assets and skills when dealing with such a delicate area as eyes. Laser eye surgery is becoming a popular form of dealing with vision problems, not just for celebrities and the forces, but it is now available for all of us who are a little image conscious and wish to discard our glasses.