Laser Eye Surgery Side Effects

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   What are the long terms side effects of laser eye surgery?
   I am interested in having laser eye surgery to correct short sight but I am concerned about the longer term side effects as I get older. I can't find much information about this subject on the web so I would be really interested to find out.

   • ANSWER:
     The risks outlined below apply to both PRK and LASIK procedures. The chances of having a serious vision-threatening complication are minimal, and there have been no reported cases of blindness following either PRK or LASIK, says James Salz, M.D., clinical professor of ophthalmology. However, FDA is aware of a few instances of severe eye injury requiring corneal transplant.
     Infection and delayed healing: There is about a 0.1 percent chance of the cornea becoming infected after PRK, and a somewhat smaller chance after LASIK. Generally, this means added discomfort and a delay in healing, with no long-term effects within a period of four years.

     Undercorrection/Overcorrection: It is not possible to predict perfectly how your eye will respond to laser surgery. As a result, you may still need corrective lenses after the procedure to obtain good vision. In some cases, a second procedure can be done to improve the result.

     Decrease in Best-Corrected Vision: After refractive surgery, some patients find that their best obtainable vision with corrective lenses is worse than it was before the surgery. This can occur as a result of irregular tissue removal or the development of corneal haze.

     Excessive Corneal Haze: Corneal haze occurs as part of the normal healing process after PRK. In most cases, it has little or no effect on the final vision and can only be seen by an eye doctor with a microscope. However, there are some cases of excessive haze that interferes with vision. As with undercorrections, this can often be dealt with by means of an additional laser treatment. The risk of significant haze is much less with LASIK than with PRK.

     Regression: In some patients the effect of refractive surgery is gradually lost over several months. This is like an undercorrection, and a re-treatment is often feasible.

     Halo Effect: The halo effect is an optical effect that is noticed in dim light. As the pupil enlarges, a second faded image is produced by the untreated peripheral cornea. For some patients who have undergone PRK or LASIK, this effect can interfere with night driving.

     Flap Damage or Loss (LASIK only): Instead of creating a hinged flap of tissue on the central cornea, the entire flap could come off. If this were to occur it could be replaced after the laser treatment. However, there is a risk that the flap could be damaged or lost.

     Distorted Flap (LASIK only): Irregular healing of the corneal flap could create a distorted corneal shape, resulting in a decrease of best-corrected vision.

     Incomplete Procedure: Equipment malfunction may require the procedure to be stopped before completion. This is a more significant factor in LASIK, with its higher degree of complexity, than in PRK.

     Problems with a Perfect Procedure: Even when everything goes perfectly, there are effects that might cause some dissatisfaction. Older patients should be aware that they can't have both good distance vision and good near vision in the same eye without corrective lenses. Some myopic patients rely on their myopia (by taking off their glasses, or by wearing a weaker prescription) to allow them to read. Such a patient may need reading glasses after the myopia is surgically corrected. Another consideration is the delay between eye treatments. If one eye is being done at a time, then the eyes may not work well together during the time between treatments. If a contact lens is not tolerated on the unoperated eye, work and driving may be awkward or impossible until the second eye has been treated.

2. QUESTION:
   Are there any side effects after laser eye surgery?
   And is there something other than laser eye surgery to see normally without glasses or lenses? I just want to stop wearing glasses and the price does not matter!

   • ANSWER:
     There are side effects after having laser surgery, the immediate ones being sensitivity to light, and a gritty feeling that may make you want to keep your eyes closed. These of course will pass over time. You may also experience things like halos or starbursts around light sources at night, floaters, wrinkling of the flap (striae), surgery induced dry eyes or as previously mentioned on here, overcorrection or undercorrection, however these are all side effects that will mostly disappear over time, except in the case of over or undercorrection.

     You don't say how old you are, so I'm going under the assumption that you're in your early 20's. This is a good time to have corrective surgery but it is important to note that the "life span" of any corrective surgery is about 7-10 years before you start to notice that presriptive help is required again, and depending on the type of surgery you have, you may not be able to have it done again, so it may be a good idea to leave it a few more years before going forward.

     There are a couple of things to be aware of if you still want to go ahead with surgery though, those are that your prescription has to have stayed the same for 2 years with only between a .25 and a .50 change in that time. Your cornea has to be sufficiently thick enough to take the surgery and that you don't have a pre-existing dry eye condition as this can be exacerbated by any corrective surgery, but your eye doctor will be able to tell you if you're a good candidate.

     Good luck with your decision

3. QUESTION:
   What r the side effects of eye laser surgery , which is done to improve ur eyesight?

   Thanks for ur answers. I'm feelin' confused. Dunno what to do yet...

   • ANSWER:
     There are risks to LASIK, But the problems are even greater when you add in the complications artificial corrections.

     Artificial corrections don't address the real issues so our blurry vision continues to get worse year after year.

     Artificial corrections bottleneck our brain speed, take away our 3D vision, give us a tight neck and tight shoulders. They suppress our imagination and reduce our senses of hearing and smell. In order to see through glasses, contacts, and lasik, our whole body is under a degree of tension. Because LASIK is etching your prescription onto your eyeballs it permanently locks these tendencies into our vision system.

4. QUESTION:
   Does having laser eye surgery give any long term or short term side effects?
   I want to have laser eye surgery, but i found out from a friend that you could have a layer of your eye tear away and you'll be left with nothing but excruciatingly blurry vision. Is this true? I was planning on joining the Marine Corps without glasses or contacts. If there are any other side effects please don't forget to mention them, thank you!

   • ANSWER:
     First go to your regular eye specialist for advice. I had my first left eye laser 12 years ago, I felt good without even the right eye off contact lens. 6 years ago, had my right eye done with the laser surgery, as I have the experience already with my left eye with regular checks by my eye doctor. I am very happy with the laser surgery, now that I can go without glasses, and my eyesight has been corrected without difficulty in reading small article prints. Before you go for the laser eye surgery, please put off your contact lens for a couple of months to stabilise your eye. My experience that I went off contact lens only 1 day before my right surgery, my nerves were not stabilised yet, there was a little bleeding.
     Anyway, the surgery was good. I am happy that I have done the laser eye surgery, as I am free without glasses with no difficulty in reading and driving at night In my family, my elder sister, 2 nieces have also done with laser eye surgery. Nowadays, cataracts and a minute-dot hole, are all done by laser surgery, I had one such surgery with a tiny hole on my right eye. After surgery, always have regular check-up. Anyway, get advice and check whether you are eligible for the surgery as some are not.

5. QUESTION:
   Does laser eye surgery cause some side effects?
   Now days laser eye surgery is available for treatment of myopia. But most of the people don't opt for this. what is the reason behind this. Is is not safe. Does this cause some side effects.

   • ANSWER:
     No one knows for sure the long term effects of laser in the eye, the name is YAG, and I had that 2 years ago, I regret I eve did that, my vision is not the same it was before..☺

6. QUESTION:
   Are there any possible side effects to Laser eye surgery; and is it guaranteed to work?

   • ANSWER:
     Potential Risks and Side Effects
     There is a risk of some complications with the Laser vision correction, no matter at which laser clinic it is performed. As with any type of surgical procedure, there is always a possibility of certain risks to consider. It is important for candidates to understand that although data from hundreds of thousands of cases has been collected, the final outcome of the procedure cannot be guaranteed.

     Infection:
     The largest risk is infection. Because of the chance of infection occurring, all patients are asked to take special care during the initial stages of healing. The surgeon will give patients a post surgery activity schedule to follow.

     Undercorrection:
     It is far more common to be undercorrected than overcorrected after PRK. Large amounts of Undercorrection require a touch up, which can be performed 90 days after the initial procedure.

     Overcorrection:
     Initial Overcorrection is usually planned as the cornea has a tendency to bounce back towards its original shape while healing. Near predicted results are achieved at 3 month post operatively and should the patient remain overcorrected, a thin pair of glasses or contacts can be worn, or newer laser techniques can be introduced for the patient to consider. The risk of Overcorrection is extremely low.

     Night Glare:
     Many nearsighted patients experience poor night vision with their glasses or contact lenses, and this symptom is not uncommon immediately following surgery. Patients typically report day and night glare or haloes for 3-4 days, and then it will start to clear. After 6 months, the majority return to pre-surgery levels of night glare.

     Regression:
     Regression is the shift back towards astigmatism or nearsightedness after PRK. In most cases, only a minimal shift occurs and medications can be reintroduced, or an enhancement procedure can be performed. Regression is not common for mild to moderate myopia.

     Corneal Haze:
     Corneal haze is dependent on the way the eye heals. The higher the correction, the more chance of a haze. Usually haze is associated with regression and may disappear with re-treatment.

     Free Flap with LASIK:
     Occasionally the corneal flap which is to be hinged gets completely cut. Usually this free flap is repositioned properly after the LASIK without any ill effects.

     Epithelial ingrowth after LASIK:
     The epithelial tissue may grow underneath the flap from the edges. Other risks associated with LASIK are irregular astigmatism or corneal perforation. These are significantly reduced with the newer microkeratomes.

     There are few who don't see results, just know that it doesn't work for EVERYONE.

7. QUESTION:
   Have any side-effects been discovered after Laser Eye Surgery?
   With the prices quite low (cost approx 2-3 years worth of glasses) - Is there any known side-effects or issues that have occurred in any case after having laser eye surgery?
   *Negative* side-effects

   • ANSWER:
     Yes, there is one serious side effect. It damages your night vision.

     You know that halo that you sometimes see around light sources when you look at them in the dark, that halo is significantly magnified for people who have had laser eye surgery because of the scaring on their eye caused by the laser tracks. This is why many organizations won't let you be a pilot if you have had certain laser procedures, or won't let you be a driver at night. I believe that the police in some countries also have restrictions because of this.

8. QUESTION:
   What are the alternatives to laser eye surgery? What are the side effects for those alternatives?
   What are the long term effects of them? How much would they cost? When can you get it /at what age ?

   • ANSWER:
     Artificial corrections(glasses, contacts, surgery) are all alternatives to our natural perfect eyesight. The best alternative is glasses, they are easily removeable and exchangeable when we don't need such a strong prescription and we want to allow our eyes and brain to rest. They are also removeable when artists need to get an artistic view. The next best alternative is contacts, we can easily have a different strength to meet our current needs. Eye surgery for blur is the worst option because our clarity changes. People with blurry vision habits are susceptible to more blur during stressful times.

     Most people can return to natural perfect eyesight by unlearning the incorrect vision habits, reintegrating the correct vision behaviors, and undoing the damage of artificial corrections and blur.

     Many natural eyesight improvement courses are between 0 and 0. They are not as instantly gratifying as artificial corrections but when people start relearning to see and realize how much strain and tension they unconsciously carry around with them because of blur and artificial corrections, they are very happy.

     Watch out for eye exercises and eye potions, they are incorrect and a waste of time, and also watch out for programs that don't teach students face to face. Look for Natural Eyesight Improvement teachers/instructors that teach face to face and take pride in their teaching and their students results.

9. QUESTION:
   What are the side effects for Laser Eye Surgery?

   • ANSWER:
     Laser eye surgery is very safe nowadays. My cousin got her dental implants and Lasik surgery in India by a company called Indian Health Guru Consultants. The Price for dental and Lasik surgery is very less in India. She paid 25% of the price she was quoted in America.

     Indian Health Guru Consultants is very famous in India They arrange Dental surgery, jaw surgery, Lasik eye surgery, Dental Implants etc for foreign patients in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and magazines- about their patient stories.
     They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low cost, as dental and eye surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.

     http://www.indianhealthguru.com
     Hope this helps.

10. QUESTION:
    What are the side effects of laser eye corrective surgery?

    • ANSWER:
      I think the only side effect is darned X-ray vision. Good Luck with that!

11. QUESTION:
    What are some side effects of lasik laser eye surgery?

    • ANSWER:
      Lasik eye surgery is very safe nowadays. My cousin got her dental implants and Lasik surgery in India by a company called Indian Health Guru Consultants. The Price for dental and Lasik surgery is very less in India. She paid 25% of the price she was quoted in America.

      Indian Health Guru Consultants is very famous in India They arrange Dental surgery, jaw surgery, Lasik eye surgery, Dental Implants etc for foreign patients in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and magazines- about their patient stories.
      They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low cost, as dental and eye surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.

      http://www.indianhealthguru.com
      Hope this helps.

12. QUESTION:
    Can the Laser Eye Surgery have long lasting side effects?
    I would like to have it done but I am scared that they might miss my eye or something and that I might be left blind or something!! Please advice as I'm really not sure about the whole procedure!!

    • ANSWER:
      It has a very small risk as any operation does but its 99.99% safe and risk free, i had it done 3 months ago and its been fantastic, the best advice i could give is go to a reputable company and have consultations at more than one place and go with the one you feel the most comfortable with, the long term risks in 10 - 20 years time are not really know but they are very promising signs that its serious risk free. which country are you in? if its the UK then i thought optimax were the best out of the ones I had a consultation with as they were very unpushy and the consultation is done by the surgeon who will do the operation but some places you only see the optician and they try to get you to commit on the day. Hope its been of some help to you If you want anymore info email me on neilkdougherty@hotmail.com

13. QUESTION:
    Does laser eye surgery really work and what are the side effects?

    • ANSWER:
      Nio it maiks u blaind.... ai caqnt sdee wright -- hjelp meehee!!!!

14. QUESTION:
    Does Laser eye surgery have side effect if ?
    I had done Corneal topography and found that OD :Normal corneal surface but OS : irregular Corneal surface with steep , anyway do you know regardless of the corneal topography ,how can i know tat laser surgery is good ad safe for me or not ?

    • ANSWER:
      One of the fairly minor after effects you may experience with LASIK eye surgery is dry eye. If your eyes start to itch, you're probably experiencing dry eye. You can relieve dry eye by using artificial tears. Right after surgery you doctor will probably tell you to use these artificial tear drops every 15 minutes for the first four hours and then as often as needed. In some cases, dry eye may persist for 3 to 6 months.

      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. Remember to relieve any such discomfort with artificial tear drops. Use the artificial tears as often as needed - besides making you feel better, they also hasten the healing process.

      Another after effect that sometimes occurs is halo or glare at night, especially when viewing bright lights. With new advancements in the LASIK process, this problem has become increasingly rare. If you do experience the halo or glare, it will most likely clear up within a short period of time.

      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.

15. QUESTION:
    Does laser eye surgery actually work? And what are the drawbacks/side-effects?
    I was just wondering whether it actually works, and whether there are any drawbacks, such as over time ur vision still becomes bad

    • ANSWER:
      You'll have to search the internet for guides because there is too much to explain here. First the cost is not "£395 per eye", that's only for minor corections, the real price is likely to be around £1500-£2500 per eye!

      Also there is no guarantee that you won't still need to wear glasses; it sometimes gives people perfect eyesight but the satisfaction ratings quoted by the eye-surgery companies are absolute b*llsh*t and they don't mention the people who suffer from serious eye pain for weeks after surgery either. There is also a risk of your eyesight being damaged by "scratches" (seeing scratches in your field of vision all the time) or suffering from night-blindness.

      However, if you do your homework (you'll know when you've done all your homework because you'll have found out how to get surgery half-price) and ask all the right questions and make sure you get a fully-experienced surgeon and not some unsupervised trainee, it can be well worth the cost and discomfort of a few days of eye pain to get 20/20 vision.

      I know the risks but I intend to have laser eye surgery within the next couple of years.

16. QUESTION:
    Does laser eye surgery have bad side effects?
    My mom had gooten laser eye surgery 5-6 years ago and i was fairly young, but i remeber i suddenly started noticing she had a yellower sclera ( the outer white part around the iris ) and does anyone know if this is because of laser eye surgery and the harsh lasers?

    She went to a good doctor and her sight is still pretty good but slowly little by little decreasing.

    I would like to know because i also have bad eyesight like my mother and if i were to get laser eye surgery and get a yellow sclera then i don;t want to do it and i'll stick to my glasses and contacts

    • ANSWER:
      Your mother should consult a doctor to see what is the cause of the yellow sclera. Other side effects like halos, glare and dry eyes may occur after laser eye surgery. This article http://www.lasereyesurgeryarchive.com/laser-eye-surgery-risks-and-complications has more information on the complications and side effects of laser eye surgery.

17. QUESTION:
    how safe is laser eye surgery, are there any side effects and does it hurt?

    • ANSWER:
      I, myself, have never had laser eye surgery, but my old boss has. She explained to me that it does not hurt, and it only takes about ten or fifteen minutes. They put special eye drops in your eye that keep you from blinking during the procedure, and all you will hear are tiny little pops. The only side effect is that your eyesight may be a bit blurry, but that will not last but maybe an hour or so, I'm not positive. You will need someone to drive you home, though, but that's it. No worries!

18. QUESTION:
    is laser eye surgery good for you? if you have had it done have you experienced any side effects?
    this is a question for those who are considering it and those who have had it done for over a year now and for people who just generally may know about laser eye treatment..

    • ANSWER:
      It's an elective surgery. So, it's not really "good" for you. But, it is a safe procedure for most eyes. A good surgeon will tell you if you're a candidate for it or not. If you're not, your surgeon may have other suggestions on ways to correct your vision surgically.

      There are some side effects. Some people experience extremely dry eyes after the surgery. Others have trouble with their night vision because they start to experience more glare. These are the two most common side effects, but there are some others. The great majority of patients who get the surgery are happy with their results. I would discuss your desire to get surgery with your optometrist and see if he/she has any opinions or advice.

      Good luck!

19. QUESTION:
    What are the side effects of Laser Corrective Eye Surgery?

    • ANSWER:
      Night-blindness.

20. QUESTION:
    Has anyone had laser eye surgery? Any bad side effects?

    • ANSWER:
      I had Lasik eye surgery completed over two years ago. At first, my vision was blurry and light was unbearable. After the initial week my vision cleared up and is now 20/20. I love waking up and being able to see, however I do have some lasting effects from surgery. I now experience dry eye, which I never had prior to Lasik, and am dependent on eye drops at night and in the morning. I also see halos around lights when driving at night. I know three other people who have had Lasik and two of them have these same issues. Despite these minor complications I wouldn't change my decision, as I feel the benefits outweigh the side effects.

21. QUESTION:
    Are laser eye surgery safe? benefits? risk? side effects? cost?
    thanks...

    • ANSWER:
      My husband had it done two years ago and has never had a problem since. Yes it was somewhat expensive but in the end it has saved time and money. No more contacts, glasses or supplies. Bonus!! When he gets up in the night to use the bathroom he hits the toilet now!

22. QUESTION:
    Is surgery using laser always a success? Is there any side effects after?
    I am near sighted and I am planning to undergo a laser eye surgery so I won't use corrective lenses anymore.

    • ANSWER:
      The LASIK surgery is really precise, bearing something like 90% of success rate (as mentioned above).

23. QUESTION:
    What's the worst side effect that could happen after laser eye surgery?

    what happens to your eyesight if the flap doesnt adhere to the eye?

    what happens to your eyesight if the flap doesnt adhere to the eye?

    • ANSWER:
      that the "flap" doesn't adhere to the eye.

      that you don't use eye drops often enough to keep the eye moist.

24. QUESTION:
    Is LASER eye surgery is succesful treatment?
    I am 29yr old, i have -3.5 sight. can i take laser eye surgery? Is any side effects

    • ANSWER:
      Laser eye surgery...

      LASIK is not safe

      The worst side effect is dry eye syndrome.
      IS HORRIBLE!!

      LASIK destroyed my life.
      I lost my job and studies, and now I can not read without my eyes hurt due to dry eye.
      I will regret for life.

      Before ...take this advice:

      TOP TEN REASONS NOT TO HAVE LASIK SURGERY

      http://www.lasikcomplications.com/TopTenReasons.htm

      Don't Get LASIK

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdoazH-ncd0

      LIVING WITH LASIK

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wA62X6-3a6o&feature=related

      LASIK causes dry eye.
      The dry eye is forever.

      PD: LASIK was the worst decision of my life. LASIK promotes permanent conditions with no cure:

      -Dry Eye Syndrome
      -Double Vision
      -Night Halos/Starbursts
      -Depression
      -Loss of Visual Acuity
      -Accelerated Aging of the Eye
      -Lack of Natural Tear Production
      -Each Year Post LASIK Vision Gets Progressively Worse
      -Cell Tissue Mutation

25. QUESTION:
    I need to know about laser eye surgery... What is the BEST type and place near Portland?
    I don't care about price. I just want to know the BEST form of laser eye surgery and any long or short term negative side-effects it may have. Are there any amazing surgeons near Portland, Oregon with lots of experience? Have you had laser eye surgery? I'd love to hear from you especially.

    • ANSWER:
      Hello, I am a representative from LasikPlus hoping to provide you an answer to your question.

      LasikPlus has an office in the Portland area, with Dr. Michael Cornell serving as the main laser eye surgery provider. He is board certified and has completed more than 13,000 LASIK procedures. To find the exact location of this center and to learn more about Dr. Cornell, please visit our doctors and locations page at http://tinyurl.com/LasikPlus-Doctors-Locations.

      With regards to side effects, I can appreciate and understand your concerns. Like any surgical procedure, possible side effects (while minimal) may vary depending on type of procedure, equipment used, and the amount of correction required. The most common side effects—which typically resolve themselves in the days and weeks following the procedure—include surface irritation, dry eyes and increased sensitivity to bright light. Long-term side effects are rare. Once you choose doctor, I recommend speaking to him or her about specific questions or concerns.

      While this is some of the general information I can provide on the topic, every person’s eyes are different. In order to learn more about laser eye surgery and have all of your questions answered, I would recommend coming in to the center to take advantage of a free consultation. This appointment will also help you determine which procedure, if any, would be right for you. Feel free to visit http://tinyurl.com/LasikPlus or call 1 (866) 953-0282. I hope this information was helpful, thank you for taking the time to research LASIK!

26. QUESTION:
    Laser eye surgery or contact lenses?
    Which would be a better choose? I have worn contacts before and sort of leary about the laser surgery. Regardless how good the doctor or surgery, there are some severe side effects and eyes are a delicate pair.

    • ANSWER:
      I had the surgery and LOVE it!!! I wore contacts for around 15 years. It is one of the best things I have done. I can swim and see at the same time, when I wake up in the morning I can see the clock without squinting and I don't have to mess with them anymore. One bad thing is that now when I chop onions my eyes tear up, before with my contacts my eyes were some what protected. Go for it!

27. QUESTION:
    What is the downside of a laser eye surgery?
    Getting a laser eye surgery, is it a good idea? what are the possible side effects/downside of this?

    • ANSWER:
      I'm getting it done too.

      I've done tons of research, and would urge you to make sure you go to a really reliable clinic and make sure you follow all the aftercare instructions, and go to all the aftercare appointments.

      If you don't use the eye drops, rub your eyes or get water in your eyes you will be risking your sight.

      Your sight will not be 100% perfect after, but it should be improved. I've got myopia (no probs reading, but can't even focus on my PC screen without specs) and astigmatism (oval rather vthan round eyeballs) so I'm a fairly good bet as neither thing is too big (Myopia -4 and -3-ish; astigmatism mild).

      I'm getting lasik intralase with Bosch and Laum equipment, possibly wavefront mapping too. It is expensive but I am taking NO chances. I'll add you as a friend if you want. I'm getting the op on the 14th of next month. Keep your fingers crossed for me!

      And all the best with your research into this.

28. QUESTION:
    Can anyone tell me about the outcome of their laser eye surgery?
    I really want to have that procedure done. I am tired of wearing contacts, however, I am worried about any side effects the surgery may have.

    • ANSWER:
      My father and my uncle got laser eye surgery and they both say that it's one of the best decisions they have ever made. It's pretty rare to have any serious problems in the surgery, and apparently it's not painful at all:) You should get it.

29. QUESTION:
    is theres any side effect if i will do eye laser surgery?
    eyes surgery

    • ANSWER:
      As with any procedure there is always a small risk that things may not go as planned. One of the few side effects are that it can often leave you with dry eyes. Other then that most other "side effects" are short lived and temporary

30. QUESTION:
    What ur opinion on laser eye surgery?
    I have bad eyes and both my parents said that when I'm old enough (18 yrs) I can get laser eye surgery to make my eyes better.
    Have you had any experience with the surgery?
    Is it a good idea?
    Are ere any possible side effects?

    • ANSWER:
      I had lasik eye surgery done 3 years ago and I love it. The best money I spent in my life. I was almost blind before and now I am better than 20/20. Side effects afterwards is its blurry for a couple of days but after that things become clearer. In 20 years after you done it I've been told by the doctor that done it that you might need reading classes but that's all. Do it... you won't be disappointed!

31. QUESTION:
    Can I get laser eye surgery while in the USCG?
    I was told by my dad that back in the day (about 20 years ago) they were not allowed to get laser eye surgery because no one knew the side effects at the time. So he had to wait until he was out of the CG to get his.
    I'm talking about laser eye surgery to correct 20/80 vision. My lenses on my glasses/contacts are -1.00

    • ANSWER:
      I purchased LASIK correction while on shore duty in the Navy 8 years ago. I did it with my own money and during my vacation time. Some Navy/Army Hospitals are offering it to active duty personnel now at no cost.

      Certain ratings in the Navy can not get corrective eye surgery due to their job requirements. I would check to see if there are Coast Guard ratings with similar restrictions. If there are no restrictions, then you should be ok.

32. QUESTION:
    What are the side effects of laser surgery to treat short sight?
    I am short sighted(distant objects are not clear).I am having (-0.75) power in both my eyes.I don't want to wear either glasses or contact lenses.I just want to do laser surgery.Kindly tell me the disadvantages of laser surgery.

    • ANSWER:

33. QUESTION:
    is eye laser surgery safe and effective?
    has anyone experienced a long term side effects of the surgery? my eyesight is very poor and i am planning to get the treatment. but i am nervous because i heard a lot of things about it. please help me.

    • ANSWER:
      It's safe and effective for the large majority of people.

      Which leaves the others: stuck with anything from niggling but persistent side effects to seriously impaired vision.

      See the FDA site, and a sample consent form , below.

34. QUESTION:
    What do you think about laser/lasik eye surgery? Its been on my mind for some time now. What do you advise?
    I have chosen to have a career in the hospitality industry where I need to look good. So I've been thinking a lot about Laser surgery though I must admit, its risky and costly too, but thats precisely what I want some advice on. What is your opinion? What about side effects?

    • ANSWER:
      My mother in Law had it done and was really pleased. I dont think it takes very long to get over. I dont think i would like it done though its all a bit gruesome! you will also need reading glasses later in life too.
      I am sure there are plenty of top doctors and surgeons that wear glasses or contacts, and dont glasses make you look smarter anyway?! Get some trendy specs at least theres no risk of going blind (unless you poke yer eye out with the arm).
      I really dont think a career is the reason to get it done, if you are fine the rest of the time.
      hope this helps xxx

35. QUESTION:
    what is the effect of laser eye while using the lasik surgery?
    hi friends this is blair that i have the procedure of the lasik ,because someone is commenting about the lasik surgery of the fact that is dangerous and
    it will give many side effects in this procedure?

    • ANSWER:
      Hey nothing's gonna happen, but your eyes burn for 3 days only, after that within 2 weeks you'll have perfect vision...
      i had this procedure called PRK similar to lasik, but you need to use eye drops for almost a month.

      Now i have very good vision..

36. QUESTION:
    Laser Eye Surgery.. Is it Safe?
    Is Laser eye surgery safe? Any side effects or long term effects?

    Can you please explain what exactly does it do. I have something like -2;-2.2 vision (i forgot actually), and am tired of wearing lenses and glasses. Especially the fact that I can never swim underwater with my eyes open or go scuba diving. I'm 21 years old.. should I get it done?
    Thanks

    • ANSWER:
      You can buy a scuba mask with prescription lenses!

      The link below is for scuba.com, they sell a mask for , then add prescription lenses for each. All scuba shops offer the same thing.

      http://www.scuba.com/scuba-gear-53/Masks-Masks-w--Optical-Lenses.html

      Not exactly your question though...

37. QUESTION:
    Is laser eye surgery beneficial?
    Is laser eye surgery risky?
    Is it painful?
    Is it expensive?
    Is it covered by insurance?
    Does it work permanently or does it just work like contacts except you don't have to keep putting them in?
    I read somewhere and someone said they got it and when they went in dry places or looked at a computer screen for too long they got massive migrains. Is that a common side effect?
    Would you recommend laser eye surgery?

    • ANSWER:

38. QUESTION:
    Tell me about your experiences with corrective laser eye surgery?
    I'm interested in having surgery to correct my extremely poor vision. I have astigmatism in both eyes, and I have several family members who swear they've heard horror stories about botched surgeries. I'm SO sick of the discomfort of contacts and glasses, not to mention the insane amount of money and time I've invested in them over the past 17 years. I'm 25 now. Tell me about your experiences? I'd like to hear about cost, side-effects, pain, results, and your reflections on the experience as a whole. Thanks so much!

    • ANSWER:
      I had Lasik on my eyes several years ago. My vision wasn't too bad, but I still needed glasses/contacts.

      I live in Singapore, so the cost was about S,000 (US,000) for both eyes with top-of-the-line eximer lasers to correct my astigmatism. I blew more than US00 doing stupid stuff, so it was a drop in the bucket to do something that made an actual impact on my life.

      I had an initial consultation that took several hours to map my eyes and measure the corneal depth (if it isn't thick enough, you can't get the surgery). My doctor even had a mock surgery where you sat in the surgery room, had the retractors put in your eye and a targetting laser put in your eye. This is key because you need to be very still when the razor goes around your eye.
      The doctor then told me everything that I was to expect, ran a video and gave me a book (3x redundant, but that's a good thing).

      As you can imagine, it was a bit unnerving - but that what the practice was for. I was then told to practice fixing my gaze on points for two minutes at a time. It's much harder than it sounds.

      When the time of the surgery came around, the Doctor did one eye only (as a risk mitigator). You first pop a valium to make you sleepy (mostly so you sleep through the most uncomfortable time after the surgery).

      He put me on the table. I fixed my gaze. He put the ratractor in my eye. Put a piece of plastic bibbing around my eye, irrigated the eye with saline, put the cup on my cornea, which just feels like someone pushing your contact in your head hard enough that your see stars on your eyeballs. Everything goes dark for a second as the "cup" suctions onto your eye to secure it in place. There is a whir as the razor goes around your eye. No pain, just a two second whir. Then the doctor takes some foreceps and retracts the flap of your cornea. He tells you to stare at a dot - which is the focusing laser. The doc then turns of the laser and you hear a snapping noise as the laser ablates part of your eye. Your vision gets gradually worse. Depending on how bad your eyes are, it takes about 20 seconds to 3 minutes per eye. He then puts the flap back down on your cornea, your vision gets better. You are told to close your eye. A plastic shield is taped over your eye and you go take a nap in a recovery room.

      After about 1/2 hour, you wake up. Nothing really hurt. At most it's uncomfortable. Like when you have an eyelash underneath your contact. You then go home, take it easy. The next day, when you wake up. You take off your plastic shield and - voila - you can see perfectly. A few days later, I had the other eye done.

      The only side effect I have is night-halos. These are circles of light around bright lights at night. It doesn't bother me because I ahad them BEFORE my surgery, but I was night-blind to boot.

      My wife also had Lasik. She's perfect. No side effects.

      Now we scuba, do sand volleyball, go to windy places and other things you would dread doing with contacts. We don't miss the money and we love our vision.

      I've recommended that friends come out to Singapore to do the same thing. Cost of a plane ticket and the surgery sometimes cost less than doing it in their home country. I went to Dr. Jerry Tan.

      www.

39. QUESTION:
    Anyone know of side effects from refractive laser surgery?
    Short and long term.
    My daughter is 18 years old and has been suggested to have one done within the next 3 months. She is very anxious about her eye being operated on.
    I feel not very comforable getting too many opinions from surgeons only.
    I would appreciate if any of you have any negative or positive views that you are really sure of.
    Thanks...she has searched and that's precisely why she is anxious.
    Anyone know someone who has got it done and has first hand information.

    • ANSWER:
      Both brothers had it done and it's been over 7 years for each, at age 25. The immediate side effect is dry eyes which got better them over time.

      they had very strong Rx lenses and they were at least 1/4 inch thick. Now the one just wears reading glasses as needed, and the other doesn't use anything.

      I've heard the worst side effect are sunbursts. My brothers never got these.

      I personally need EXCELLENT sight for my line of work and was told by the opthamologist that he couldn't guarantee it. So I opted out. Contacts work fine for me and when that doesn't work, I'll go to glasses. I personally wouldn't do it because of my line of work but again, my brothers had great results.

40. QUESTION:
    Had laser-eye surgery a year ago. Any of you had similar experiences?
    Laser-eye surgery is one of the most incredible human advancements ever. Vision can be corrected in 5 minutes. That's how long it took for my procedure, and it was painless, but it was precise. They do a lot of tests beforehand to gain parameters for the laser.

    There was side effects afterwards, like I had to wear sunglasses outside, otherwise it would burn my eyes. Other precautions they advised me, some of them I just did on orders, but I learned that the advice they give on recovery is for a good reason: if you rub your eyes when you wake up, it will hurt. It won't destroy your eye, but your eye will still be fragile. It's been more than a year since I've had it, and I've grown so adjusted to the new freedom. No more glasses!

    There are "possible" side effects after the procedure, some of them are extreme (including blindness), so when you sign you agree that one of those COULD happen, like once in a million chance. Any of you had positive experiences after surgery?

    • ANSWER:
      I had it done 3yrs ago and I love it! I was legally blind before this now it's better than 20

41. QUESTION:
    Is it a good idea to have laser eye surgery?
    I've been thinking about having this done. If you've had it done, what have been your side effects? Would you do it again? what are your ragrets?

    • ANSWER:
      There are risks involving laser eye surgery. I suggest you read information on this website:

      http://www.lasiksucks4u.com/

      You may be interested to know that there is an alternative treatment for blurry vision called natural vision correction. It consists of specific eye exercises and techniques that can improve your eye sight and it's completely safe.

      I used to be short sighted with slight astigmatism and was able to improve my vision completely with these exercises. Eye exercises require persistence, but they are worth every bit of it. Read more about eye exercises here:

      http://www.refractiveeyedisorders.com/ryv

      Best regards,

42. QUESTION:
    Should I get laser eye surgery?
    I am thinking about getting laser eye surgery, currently both my eyes are -2.50. The cost seems reasonable (under 3k) and the benefits are great.
    I am scared of the side effects that I have read about so far though- is there really any danger?

    • ANSWER:
      Yes, there is always some danger with surgery. While people think that lasers are magical and aren't real surgery, part of your eye will be removed by hand no matter what type of laser surgery you choose and there is always a chance that things can go wrong. Fortunately, this risk is extremely low and most patients are very happy. In fact there is a smaller risk of having serious eye problems with LASIK and PRK than there is with wearing contact lenses! And you probably wouldn't be asking on here "Should I get contacts? Are they safe?" So yes, surgery is relatively safe, but there is a small chance that you will have problems. Even if you wear glasses, your glasses may be struck by something, shatter and penetrate your eye. You can't have a risk-free life. Sorted by risk, glasses are the safest way to correct your vision, followed by laser surgery, with contacts being the riskiest option.

      I hope that helps. Good luck with whatever you decide!

43. QUESTION:
    Laser Eye Surgery?????
    I am contemplating laser eye surgery. What were the side effects and how long to recoup? Also has anyone ever had serious problems from it? If you are answering and from Canada how much did it cost you???
    I am 20 years old

    • ANSWER:
      I had lasik done 1 year ago. There are fuzziness, light sensitivity (for some) and infection. I personally did not have any of this. I was allowed to return to normal activity 48 hrs after procedure, but with glasses. the glasses were 2-4 wks. No chlorine or eye rubbing. Remember your medicine and moisturising drops.

44. QUESTION:
    What can you tell me about laser eye surgery?
    Pros/Cons. Side-effects. Cost. Recovery time. and what ever you can think of about this subject (except history)

    • ANSWER:
      I got Lasik vision correction in June 2007. I am very pleased with the results and totally worth what I paid. the initial interview and screening for candidacy is a few things of paperwork and they do a few optical tests to map your eyes and see how much you need a correction.
      The day of the procedure, they ask you to take a valium to help you relax. they put you in a flat table that your looking up at... they put a few dozen drops in your eyes and then you get the clamps to hold your eyelids open. more eyedrops and then you feel a slight pinch as they open a flap on your eyes. you lose vision for a few seconds but it comes back. after that lots of eyedrops and they tell you to keep looking up... this is when they are using the laser to correct the vision. after they close the flap... and more eyedrops. they brush your eyes with something and then your done. they tell you to go home and take a nap... the next day you have a followup and then again three weeks later.

45. QUESTION:
    Shall i do laser surgery?Any side effects in it?
    I have right eye power -4.75 and left eye power -3.25(Spherical power). i hate specks. Shall i do laser or lasik surgery?which is the best one?Also any problems in these surgeries after doing this....?

    Can anyone suggest please?

    • ANSWER:

46. QUESTION:
    Lasik Laser Eye Surgery. -What percentage of...?
    laser laser (corrective) eye surgery patients have to return to glasses in 5-10 years. I know it basically tortures your eye, and sometimes causes unbearable side-effects. 100% of patients get DES (Dry-Eye Syndrome).

    • ANSWER:
      According to FDA reports, nearly 100% of LASIK patients have good results and no complications, but you need to be aware that there are things that can and do go wrong. Some problems include double or triple vision, light distortion so severe that patients can't drive at night, or eyes so dry that they have to wear goggles when going outside.

47. QUESTION:
    a few questions for people who have had LASIK/laser eye surgery?
    How much did it cost?
    How long have you had it done for?
    Do you see just as well as when you first got it done?
    Have you experienced any side-effects after having it done?
    Di it hurt, and how long was the procedure?

    • ANSWER:
      I have never had surgery but i did a mini essay on it for short sightedness so it might give you an idea. I know that in the uk it can cost approx £300 and up for each eye. Read the essay for any further info

      Laser eye surgery is done to correct eye sight by changing the shape of the cornea. The cornea is the transparent part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil. Shortsightedness is when a person can not see far away, it becomes blurry.

      First you have to be tested if for if you are suitable for surgery. Once accepted, the first step in the procedure is that anaesthetic eye drops are put into the eye and the eye lid is clamped so the patient does not blink. A very precise instrument called a microkeratome is used to make a cut on the cornea so it makes a flap. The flap is then opened and the laser called the excimer laser (ultraviolet light) is pointed to shape the cornea. This is done by computer and lasts approximately 30 seconds. This removes some of the tissue which makes the cornea thinner but focuses light in the right place putting images into focus. The flap is then put back in its original place and within minutes, it seals back to how it was.

      After the treatment, it will take a few hours for any pain and discomfort to stop as the eye adjusts. Also for at least 24 hours the eye will be protected by a pad. Once this is taken off, vision may be blurred for a short while after and can take from one week or even up to a month to become stable. Extra care should be taken during this time so that you do not get an infection or cause any harm to yourself.

      There is a very rare chance of having complications. Sometimes after surgery there can be some side effects that are temporary but should be acknowledged.

      -Dry eyes
      -Glare from bright lights
      -Drooping eyelids

      The surgery itself is painless and you can not see anything happening during the procedure. Also you can leave as soon as it is done.

      There is a low risk of anything going wrong basically. I hope to eventually get it done myself.

48. QUESTION:
    How old do you have to be to get laser eye surgery?
    lasic or whatever that fixes your eyesight..... what could go wrong

    r there any side effects
    my eyesight is somewhere in the -200's closer to -300 ..... or is it positive.. IDK

    • ANSWER:
      Nothing can go wrong. There is almost no chance that you will be permanently blinded
      or anything like that.

      The only thing that is bad with it is that sometimes after you get it you get these headaches
      and you see these stars for a while. But that is the only side effect that they know of.

      Thanks

49. QUESTION:
    those who has had laser eye surgery, how is it?
    are there any side effects/problems with your eye after the surgery? and how long has it been since the surgery

    • ANSWER:
      Ok, I had Wavefront LASIK cos as well as poor sight I struggled with night vision and could barely make things out.
      The surgery itself was quick. They put numbing drops in your eyes thoough with my left eye I could feel the clamp and told them, but I couldnt feel the laser.
      Immediatley afterwards I literally jumped off the table, but after 20 minutes or so my eyes felt raw and I had to close them with my friend guiding me back to her car with my eyes shut.

      They were agony for about 4 days after which they began to feel better. I had the laser early feb, we are now early july and whilst my sight is great I still have really dry eyes from it and have to take 9 drops in each eye every day.

      I would recommend it, but for some people it is not as painfree and instant as it's made out to be.

50. QUESTION:
    Can a 12 (13 at may) Have laser eye surgery?
    I'm not blind (of course,why would i be here if i was) but i have short sight,and i hear there was risks of side effects with contacts,i hate glasses - no offence..

    Can a 12 (13 at may) have laser eye surgery?
    I put in my proper age and Yahoo accepted it.

    this is my first day here.

    • ANSWER:
      One of the first questions you will be asked in the UK is your age. Almost all laser eye surgery is carried out after the age of 20 years old. There are certain circumstances when laser eye surgery will be undertaken earlier than this but it is rare.

      Your eyes are maturing throughout your teenage years and it is important that vision correction is only undertaken when your eyes have stopped developing otherwise your eyesight may change soon after treatment and leave you with another prescription.

      Best to be patient and wait a while.