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LASIK eye surgery has gained in popularity, precision and prestige over the last decade. Though a fairly new technology and process, LASIK eye surgery (also known as refractive surgery) offers significantly better vision with vision correction aids to those who have spent their lives dealing with the hassle of glasses and contacts.

No surgery is without risks and complications, LASIK eye surgery does have a few risks that should be explained to your clearly by the eye surgeon you are considering. Some of those risks and potential complications are double vision or halos, problems with lines of vision in the eye chart, potentially worse night or low light vision, and the possibility of the need to continue the use of vision correction products.

One of the key ways to avoid these risks and complications is with a professional and inclusive pre-operative LASIK evaluation. This evaluation should include the standard eye exams you are used to with the additional of being preformed by a LASIK eye surgeon. They will also be looking at the curvature of your eye and the extent of your eye health issues, such as astigmatism or cataracts. Overall health concerns may play a role as well, especially in diabetes patients.

While, the LASIK eye evaluation is a good way to determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure or not, you need to take this time to ask the eye surgeon and his staff some questions of your own. You should be asking about qualifications, experience, pricing and whether or not the eye surgeon received endorsements or bonuses from the LASIK equipment manufacturers.

This many not be an issue with your doctor, but some tend to use it as a reason to get as many people qualified and through the door as possible, which can compromise your level of care. Never be afraid to ask for references either. Though the weight the risks and complications are directly connected to your personal belief system and level of risk comfort, talking with a former patient about their experience can tell you a lot about the doctor and the staff you are considering.

LASIK eye surgery is similar to other surgeries in that there are risks and complications and the results is often dependent on the doctor’s skill level and your body’s ability to heal and adapt. LASIK eye surgery offer many benefits that just a few years ago were not considered a possibility. LASIK eye surgery has changed the life of millions of vision correction sufferers and you too could have a chance at a life without contacts and glasses.