What To Expect From Your Laser Eye Surgery In Terms Of Results

Are you wondering why some people have different laser eye surgery results to others? Quite simply, everyone is different and everyone’s eyes are different. Someone may have a small problem with his or her vision; someone else may have a major one. 

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People react to vision therapy in different ways, as is the case with all types of surgeries. We all hope that we will never need to wear eyeglasses or contact lens again once we have had laser eye surgery and, indeed, for many, this is the case. However, some people will need to wear eyeglasses or contact lens again, although their dependence on them will be greatly reduced. 

This is something that does not change over time; you should know how effective the surgery has been once you have a follow-up appointment with your ophthalmic surgeon after the treatment. In the case of LASIK, your eyesight should be optimised after three to six months. For other treatments, it can be a lot quicker. If you find that the laser eye surgery is not as effective as hoped, the surgeon may suggest further minor surgery, known as an enhancement, although this is rare.

It is also important to recognise that while there are different types of laser eye surgery – LASIK, LASEK, and SMILE – they are all proven vision correction methods. No method is necessarily better than the other in terms of permanence; it is more about your suitability to the treatment based on different factors, such as your prescription and anything else you may be diagnosed with. 

The consultation with an ophthalmic surgeon 

The consultation with your ophthalmic surgeon will be extremely telling in determining how suitable you are for laser eye surgery and how effective it is likely to be. At the best clinics, you will see the same surgeon throughout the process, from the consultation to the surgery to the follow-up appointments, ensuring the highest level of care. 

During your initial consultation, the surgeon will carry out an extensive eye evaluation. They will determine whether you are suitable for laser eye treatment, and which option is best. If you’re not a candidate, they will discuss the other options available to you. If you are, they will talk you through the different treatment approaches, and they will advise on the best solution. They will tell you if they believe laser eye treatment will not be as effective on you as other patients – there are a number of reasons why this could be the case. However, it is likely it will still have a significant impact. 

To conclude, laser eye surgery is a permanent method of vision correction. The impact of this treatment should not fade as time passes, although we do need to consider the eye’s natural changes. It is also true that some people react to it better than others, with some individuals not requiring eyeglasses ever again and others having a small dependence on them. This is something you will find out in full detail when you book a consultation with an expert.