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Here are just a few basic considerations before opting for the surgery.

Pros

Arguably the main reason people choose to have laser eye surgery is so they won’t have to wear glasses or contact lenses anymore. If you have endured high prescription glasses for a number of years, then laser eye surgery will mean you can bin those thick lens once and for all.

Glasses can get in the way of a hobby, or even a career. Glasses can often get steamed up, or simply fall off; the procedure may be a huge benefit to your lifestyle.

Cons

Surgical procedures are always going to have some surgical risks. Laser eye surgery may lead to an infection in your eyes which could then lead to complications. This is why eye drops are distributed to post-operatives to reduce the risk of infection.

If complication does occur, then it may be a lasting one. Laser eye surgery is permanent, so if something goes wrong it could be something you will have to live with indefinitely. However, further treatment can improve visual results.

There are a number of pros and cons for laser eye surgery, but first you should consider which type treatment you actually need with some consultancy. Some people may be unsuitable for proper laser vision correction and there may be a chance you’ll be recommended a procedure such as phakic iol. Keratoconus treatment is also another type of eye treatment. Keractoconus is an inherited condition in where the cornea becomes more flexible in shape, becoming cone-like. It may be that you need Surgery for astigmatism. Astigmatism is the result of the cornea being shaped like a rugby ball. This can be corrected effectively be LANSIK.