Laser Eye Surgery is becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to wearing glasses or contact lenses. It sounds like a fantastic option – in just a few minutes you could have perfect vision and never need wear glasses again. However, careful research and consideration is required in order to avoid disappointment, wasted money and to reduce the potential for side effects or poor results. Here are some points to review when considering laser eye surgery …
1. Qualifications
Your eyes are something that you really don´t want to put at risk, so one of the most important considerations is the qualifications of the person performing the procedure. The best option is to choose an ophthalmic surgeon who also has training in laser eye surgery. It´s worth paying more to ensure that you have the best possible person operating on your eyes – you can´t get another pair!
2. Cost Isn´t Everything
It´s very tempting to choose the cheapest procedure, especially when you see prices advertised from just a few hundred dollars per eye. This could be a very false economy. Far more important is choosing a qualified and experienced surgeon, and the cheaper procedures may not be suitable for you anyway, depending on your eyes.
3. Suitability
There are different types of laser treatment, and your suitability for each may vary (LASIK, for example, can deal with greater degrees of short-sightedness than PRK). There are also a number of conditions that may make laser treatment inadvisable, and it should not be performed during pregnancy.
