About 95 percent of the more than 16.3 million people worldwide who have undergone LASIK eye surgery are satisfied with their results, according to the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS).
"We find that there is solid evidence in the world's scientific literature to affirm that there is an exceptionally high level of satisfaction in patients who have had LASIK surgery," said ASCRS president Richard L. Lindstrom, MD.
ASCRS based its conclusions on a review of nearly 3,000 peer-reviewed articles appearing in scientific and medical journals worldwide.
Lindstrom acknowledged that risks are still involved and some outcomes are unfavorable, which is why eye surgeons continually seek to improve technology and techniques.
Researchers who reviewed scientific literature said successful outcomes also involve selecting appropriate candidates for LASIK based on factors such as eye health.
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