Does eye laser surgery correct your vision so it is 20/20?

Corrective eye surgery like Lasik is extremely safe when performed by qualified doctors. Like any surgical procedure, there can be complications, but the complication rate is extremely low. Complications affecting vision after laser eye surgery is very less, even it carries less risk of infection than wearing contacts.Most of the eye surgeries are covered by insurance and some surgeons offer payment plans that help you get the surgery done within your budget. Cost is not an issue when it is the matter of your eyes.

It is very rare for vision to actually get worse rather than better after eye laser surgery. Very rarely there are complications, but it would have to be a really significant one to have this kind of effect. Make sure you talk through all your concerns with the surgeon before you agree to the surgery.

It's a good question. The fine focusing lens inside the lens of the eye becomes more firm with age. This affects your ability to read clearly after about the age of 50 and people need to use reading glasses. So if you have laser surgery, it will help you with near and far sightedness but you will probably still need to use reading glasses.

Don't worry - it's actually perfectly normal to experience vision issues such as light sensitivity, starbursts, halos etc for a few weeks after laser corrective surgery. If after a month, you are still experiencing the symptoms or something is bothering you about your vision, then you should go back to your doctor.

Different clinics have different criteria for accepting people for eye laser surgery. Just because one place has turned you away as unsuitable doesn't mean you should give up altogether. But - it's very important that you only use a clinic that is registered and has a good reputation for safety procedures. Some clinics have better technology for treating more complex cases, but just be sure that the clinic fully understands your medical situation before you agree to the surgery.

People usually take 2-4 days off work after eye laser surgery. You can drive when your vision is back to 20/40 but some people prefer to wait until they feel more confident that they can really see properly. A lot of people start using their computers and watching tv within a few hours of the surgery but any heavy activity and bright lights etc should be avoided for a few days. Make sure you get specific instructions from the medical team before you are sent home.

You are right there are some risks associated with corrective laser eye surgery. They are unlikely to happen but like all procedure's, however minor, there are always some possible side effects and you should be aware of them before you go ahead and have your eyes fixed.

Here are the main potential risks:

1. Fully removing the cap of the cornea instead of just lifting it. It will heal in time but will require extra care.

2. Infection

3. Loss or damage to the corneal cap

4. Tissue growth under the corneal cap

5. Causing a stigmatism

In the meantime there are no reports of any long term damage after the eye surgery. The cornea is very sturdy and apparently suffers no long term effects from the corrective surgery. But if you are worried you should talk it all through with your doctor before you have it done.

some people say that corrective eye surgery lasts for the rest of your life. But there have been some cases of regression after many years. But those people often have a second surgery to correct their vision again.

Anesthesia is not necessary for eye surgery which is just a quick procedure. If you are very anxious, you can take some oral sedation just to relax you but you need to be awake during the process.