A lot of eyebrows were raised in 2006 when a study conducted by researchers at Oregon Health and Science University’s Casey Eye Institute suggested it may be safer in the long run to have LASIK surgery than to wear contact lenses. Now a new survey may explain why the conclusions of that study may indeed [...]

Like any surgery, LASIK and other vision correction procedures have some risks and possible complications. But since the first laser vision correction surgery was performed in the United States in 1988, serious complications from LASIK, PRK and other laser procedures have been uncommon, and serious vision loss from the procedures has been rare. Selecting the [...]

Patricia Woloch asked: In the 1990s, in the rush to offer this miraculous new vision correction to the public, some ophthalmologists failed to screen potential patients well enough. LASIK is not safe for everybody. This was quickly realized, and screening became more careful and strict.If a LASIK surgeon has said you are not a good [...]

Lily asked: Someone said to me, “if lasik surgery is so effective, then how come the doctors doing it still wear glasses? Why don’t they get it done too?” So now I am wondering the same thing.