subject: Lasik Surgery And Its Risks [print this page] Lasik eye surgery is one of the most popular ways to rectify vision errors of certain kinds. Though this surgery can ensure very high success rate, over 95%, there are still some risks and complications, especially among those 5%. These who have failed to get the benefit of this surgery have to suffer greatly, especially some get permanent weak vision after the surgery.
People who have worn wear glasses or lenses find their lives are affected greatly and they want to change the situation by other ways. Lasik surgery is what they consider first. Whats better, this surgery can be much better and accurately operated with much lower risk; they are also much cheaper than ever before. All these factors have attracted a lot of glasses and lenses users.
On the whole, lasik eye surgery can bring receivers many benefits. The foremost one is convenience and great optical acuity. Receivers can get rid of their glasses or lenses instantly and completely. And todays eye care has greatly reduced the possibility of infection after the surgery.
Of course, there are still some demerits in this surgery. The foremost is complications and risk- about 5%. Basically, the recovering time for each receiver varies a lot, due to their personal conditions. Some of them are just in need of two weeks, others need several weeks. This can not be called the demerit of the surgery. But, there are still some complications and irritations after the surgery. And the most horrible situation is some receivers can never rebuild their vision after the surgery.
But one point should be noticed that the success of this eye surgery is determined by many factors, of which, eye surgeons matter greatly. Therefore, people should pay more attention to the selection of a highly qualified eye doctor, for better result. And the cost of the surgery varies a lot in different clinics with different equipment.
Another point should be remembered that the cost for lasik must be completely paid by patients, no insurance. But there are still some clinics who offer special financing schemes for certain receivers.
