Are the Results of Laser Eye Surgery Worth the Risk?
August 19, 2010 by Eyes Upgrade
Filed under types of laser eye surgery
There are those who want to get laser eye surgery who wants to know if the risks are worth the cost. Laser eye surgery is a very expensive procedure for those who are on a budget or a fixed income. Not many insurance agencies pay for this type of procedure as it is considered cosmetic surgery. It is curious why they would not pay for this procedure as in the long run it is going to save them from paying for eyeglasses and contact lenses. At any rate, they do not offer this as a valid procedure so patients have to either save up money or make a deal with the surgeon to make payments on it.
There are three main risks that are involved in getting laser eye surgery:
• Dry Eyes
• Light Sensitivity
• Blindness
The good thing is that these risks are quite rare. The odds of becoming blind after having laser eye surgery are so low that it is not even a consideration for many. The other two risks are considered more annoyances than anything and each is not going to change the quality of ones life. While it can be a hassle having to use eye drops to moisten the eye, that eye is still going to have perfect vision. The same can be said for light sensitivity, in bright sun or bright lights, sunglasses are going to need to be worn. Most people already wear sunglasses when it is bright so this is not much of a change.
The positive side to laser light surgery:
• Having Perfect Eyesight
• Throwing Glasses and Contacts Away
• No Cleaning Solution to Purchase
The first positive aspect to laser light surgery is that the vision is going to be perfect. Many are amazed at how the world looks when they have good eyesight. In some cases, it can be a bit scary as they are not used to seeing things to clearly without eyeglasses or contact lenses. This is often the main reason that people weigh the risks with the outcome and decide that they are worth it to be able to see well.
Many people hate wearing eyeglasses and would rather save up their money and take a chance with the surgeon to get rid of them. As long as they follow their doctor’s orders after the procedure has been completed, there should not be any lasting damage in most cases.
