Corrective eye surgery has evolved rapidly and is considered to be one of the most effective ways to eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses. Laser surgery is considered one of the safest ways to correct vision problems.
Types
There are several types of corrective eye surgery available, all of which are considered safe, according to All About Vision, a website that provide consumers with an independent source of information on eye health and vision correction options. Options include LASIK, LASEK and PRK. Your eye surgeon will help you choose the safest option for you.
LASIK
LASIK surgery is the most common type of eye surgery, All reports. With LASIK surgery, patients have less discomfort and obtain clear vision more quickly than other types of eye surgery. According to a USA Eyes Core Patient Survey, 98 percent of patients report no complications and would recommend the surgery to family and friends.
LASEK
LASEK surgery is used for people whose corneas are too thick for LASIK surgery. It reduces the chance of complications that occur when the flap created during LASIK doesn't have the ideal diameter or thickness. According to All About Vision, patients who have LASEK surgery tend to heal more slowly and complain of more discomfort than patients who have LASIK.
PRK
Before the development of LASIK surgery, PRK was the most common type of laser eye surgery. Surgeons may recommend this type of surgery for patients with thin corneas. An advantage of PRK is it is a surface procedure, so there is no risk of surgical flap complications.
Considerations
Like any other type of surgery, eye surgery involves risks. For the safety of your eyes, it is important to choose an experienced surgeon and to carefully follow all post-op instructions.
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