Expectations

LASIK laser vision correction is an exciting, liberating procedure which frees people of their glasses and contact lenses, resulting in a dramatic life change for the person. 20/20 vision is possible, but expectations of perfection are never guaranteed.

About 90% of the patients achieve legal driving vision without glasses. As with any surgical procedure, there are risks, but the complication rate is very low. The LASIK procedure is tightly controlled and uses leading-edge computers and laser technology.

Glasses may be necessary for fine-tuning vision under certain conditions like night driving, computer work, and heavy reading. People over forty usually require reading glasses unless one eye is purposefully made nearsighted, bluring that eye for distance. This results in a 'one eye far, one eye near situation,' or 'monovision'. Most people prefer both eyes as sharp as possible for distance and the use of reading glasses when necessary.