Potential Advantages and disadvantages of Lasik Surgery

Laser In-situ keratomileusis or commonly known as LASIK has now become one of the most popular vision correction procedures amongst the people suffering from myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism. 
Almost all the vision correction surgeries using Laser work on the principle of reshaping the cornea. Cornea is the front clear part of the eye, through which the light is passed and focused on retina (present on the backside of the eye). In case of vision defects the cornea is unable to focus the light properly on retina and therefore in Lasik, the surgical technique is used to reshape the cornea. 
The above procedure sounds quite simple and actually in most of the cases it happens with ease. Provided the overall health condition of the candidate is perfectly fine, most of the patients will attain excellent results after the surgery. But like the other surgeries this procedure also has advantages and disadvantages about which the Lasik aspirants should be aware. 
Advantages of Lasik

• The procedure is highly fruitful. It provides the desired results to 96% of the candidates. Those who dream of attaining perfect vision, Lasik is a boon for them. 
• The LASIK eye surgery is associated with minimal pain because numbing drops are used before the procedure.
• The surgery is minor and therefore there is no requirement of bandage or stitches after the procedure.
• If the results are not perfect or if the vision changes with time, certain adjustments can be made to make the vision perfect.
• A drastic reduction in use of glasses and lenses has been noticed after the Lasik procedure. Some people don’t need them at all. Although it depends on age and overall health of the patient.

The Lasik surgery has some disadvantages too about which the candidates should be aware before going for it.

• Changes that are made on the corneal flap are irreversible, so the candidate should be cautious while choosing the surgeon.
• Technically, the Lasik surgery is complex and problem may occur when the corneal flap is created. Moreover it affects the vision permanently. 
• The Lasik surgery can cause loss of your ‘best’ vision (the highest degree of clarity which you get with the use of lenses or glasses. However this happens rarely so you need not worry much about it.

Apart from the pros & cons of this surgery there are some potential side-effects too although these are very rare and may vanish after a day or two after the surgery. These side effects include, halos around the images, inconsistent vision, glare, dry eyes etc.
No matter what the results of the Lasik surgery are, the patients want to go for it because it’s the least painful and affordable surgery. If you too wish to get it done for a better vision, you can schedule an appointment at the Columbus laser & vision Institute, the best Lasik center around the tri-state area.

For more Information please visit the website http://www.iseewithlasik.com/ or call 1–866–600–3937 to Schedule a LASIK Consultation.