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Laser Eye Surgery is an established form of refractive surgery, but success should be considered in relation to your individual prescription, goals and expected outcome rather than as one universal percentage.
A good consultation should explain the level of vision you can realistically expect, the likelihood of still needing glasses for some activities, and the risks relevant to your treatment.
In some cases further laser treatment may be possible if the prescription changes or an enhancement is clinically appropriate.
Whether repeat treatment can be performed depends on factors such as your corneal measurements, eye health, previous procedure and current prescription. A new assessment is therefore required rather than assuming that further surgery will always be possible.
Lens Replacement Surgery is a treatment option for those with reading glasses, if suitable.
Yes, long term follow up studies indicate that after the healing process is complete, eyesight remains stable. Some patients may develop the need for reading glasses as they age but this happens to most adults regardless of whether they get laser vision correction.
If you feel your vision is worsening, we would request that you get a sight test done and pass results to our clinic. Our Optometrist can then book you in for a review.
No, there is no permanent change in the appearance of your eyes. The day after LASIK surgery your eyes should be white and clear. The healing process can take 4-5 days with LASEK and during this time the eye may appear slightly red.
If you are over 40 and requiring reading and/or distance glasses you can attend Optilase for an IOL Consultation.
Lens Replacement Surgery is the closest surgical option available to being glasses free. The majority of our patients after this procedure are glasses free.