Is getting laser eye surgery still a risky procedure?
If laser eye surgery is so safe, why doesn't everyone go get it done? other then the people that like their glasses and contacts!
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Yes.
The risks are low, but not zero.
(95%+ of people who have it done say they would recommend it to a friend, even if they have experienced some degree of side-effect)
See a current typical sample consent form:
(page found at random on internet)
Even apart from the people declared unsuitable candidates for a range of reasons, it may not be an obvious choice to make.
Source(s):
http://www.horizonlaser.com/lasik_consen¡
|||I would say the 2 leading reasons most people who could benefit from eye surgery (there are several different types) do not have it done are:
1) Fear - the thought of someone messing around with our eyes is very scary. Education and research are key to overcoming this.
2) Cost - if the person doesn't have insurance that will cover the procedure then the price difference between glasses/contacts and eye surgery is too great for many people to afford, especially in this tough economy.
Save money and pay cash for the best pricing on eye surgery.
Some people like the way they look with glasses on so even if they have eye surgery they often wear clear eye glasses.
Consider having implantable contact lenses because they can be removed with no permanent damage and can be changed should your eye sight change.
Source(s):
http://www.eyesurgeryfactsheet.com/general/eye-surgery-and-the-fear-factor/
http://www.eyesurgeryfactsheet.com/general/implantable-contact-lenses/
-Most people *are* happy with glasses and contacts. Why risk any kind of surgery, not matter how safe?
-There are still a somewhat small number of operations that don't go well and it is more or less irreversible.
-Some people experience complications or have to get it redone (often at no or little extra charge) if their eye grows/changes. Others get increased sensitivity to light, which can cause problems diving at night and so on.
-It can get really quite expensive.
-Not everyone is a suitable candidate.
-Only some conditions can be treated.
-It's most effective on moderate corrections, rather than with extremely low or high strength prescriptions.
You could just as easily ask why don't all deaf people get cochlear implants. There are just too many factors for it to be a universal 'yes'.
I agree with krieger. To many things can go wrong. The thought of having surgery on my eyes scares the daylights out of me. What if. Just what if?? I'll keep the specs, thanks
|||Yeah Thats what I think to.But I wear contacts and i always think about have laser eye surgery.but i dont know its scary.lol
