Is corrective laser eye surgery safe? How long does it last?
Definitely talk this over with your Optometrist or Ophthalmologist. Most Lasik centers offer free evaluations to determine if the surgery can benefit you. There are several types of corrective surgeries available, and only a qualified Ophthalmologist can determine what is best for you. Most of the surgeries take less than 30 minutes. In fact, you spend more time in the waiting room prior to the procedure than you do undergoing the procedure. The surgery may benefit you for the rest of your life, or you may have to have “touch-ups” done on occasion. Again, this is something your eye doctor can discuss with you. Doing your homework ahead of time and finding out about the various procedures is a good idea. This gives you the basics and allows you to ask intelligent questions during your evaluation. Avoid the $75.00-for-each-eye clinics. Usually these clinics provide you with the surgery, but leave the follow up care to you and your normal eye care professional. If something goes wrong, yo
