Uncovering 3 vision correction surgery myths

It can prove to be quite a challenging task to figure out where one should turn to for seeking correct information about vision correction surgeries, even when you are living in a cosmopolitan city like Sydney. The media has always been peppered with incorrect and mythical stories about this subject, which is one of the biggest reasons behind the misconceptions about it in people’s minds. Below, we will try to uncover some of these myths for you so that you can make the decision based on facts and not misinformation:

• Is lasik a real surgery: Yes, of course, lasik is a real surgery and therefore you must treat it as one. Without proper care, you can prove to be a bit risky for you as the risks associated with this type of laser based procedure are as high as any other surgical procedure. However, the chances of side effects or vision related complications arising after this surgery are very low. But that does not mean that one should not take any precautions prescribed by the surgeon, both before and after the procedure.

• Are side effects such as night glare and dry eyes very common after this procedure? The answer is no. Although it does hold true that some patients do experience such types of symptoms post surgery, but that does not mean that every other patient experiences such complications. The chances of contracting such problems are very low, if not rare. Also, even if you do experience these symptoms post surgery, there is no need for you to worry too much about it as these symptoms or problems will automatically subside after a short period of time. And if they do not subside, you can get them treated in no time.

• Is laser vision correction treatment very new? You might be a little surprised to know but the fact of the matter is that the procedure has been around for over 2 decades now. And till date, no long term complications have been witnessed or reported after the procedure, despite the fact that it has been performed on millions of people. So you need not worry about the safety and efficacy of the treatment.