LASIK Myths

Maybe you’re tired of dealing with glasses and contact lenses and you’re interested in pursuing a permanent solution to your vision problems. If this is the case, LASIK, a commonly performed procedure with an excellent safety record, could well be an option for you. But there’s also a chance that you, like many patients, have certain worries about LASIK. Many patients report significant fears about the procedure.

These worries are understandable, and a little bit of skepticism is always a good thing. However, many of the commonly stated concerns about LASIK are based on misconceptions about the procedure and do not reflect reality. There a few common LASIK myths that should be addressed before you speak to a doctor about the procedure.

Myth One: It Will Hurt

No surgeon can guarantee that you won’t experience any pain after a procedure, but LASIK surgery is about as close to pain-free as you can get from a surgical procedure. During the procedure, your eyes will be numbed with anesthetic drops that will prevent you from experiencing any discomfort.

Immediately after the LASIK procedure, you might feel a little bit of dryness and itchiness. A nap is usually enough to eliminate this. Long-term, you should not experience any noticeable pain or discomfort.

Myth Two: I Can Lose My Sight

Many patients worry about having a laser perform delicate work in their eyes. This is understandable. But fears of a surgical error leading to a dramatic loss of vision, or even blindness, are groundless. The odds of blindness resulting from LASIK surgery are literally less than one in a million.

Myth Three: LASIK Has No Safety Record

There was a point in the history of LASIK surgery when patients could reasonably say that they were worried about the unknown long-term effects of LASIK surgery. Fortunately, that day has passed. Surgeons have been performing LASIK since the mid-90’s, and the best surgeons have performed the procedures thousands of times. We have a massive sample size and plenty of time with which to draw conclusions. We know that LASIK is safe.

If you’re suffering from vision issues in the Greater Sacramento Area including Folsom and Rocklin and you want to know if LASIK is right for you, please visit the website of Wilmarth Eye Care today. Serving the Great Sacramento area with great care for over 20 years.