Submitted by Dr. Jay Rudd for Aurora LASIK
It’s time to dispel some common LASIK myths. Over the past 20 years, the LASIK procedure has evolved into one of the most successful surgical operations performed today. Current technology has allowed modern LASIK surgery to offer results that are comparable to, if not better than, contact lens vision.
Despite these fantastic results, some people who could greatly benefit from LASIK surgery have steered clear because of misunderstandings about the very safe, proven procedure. I would like to address some of these misconceptions.
- Eye surgeons would never have LASIK on their own eyes.
Aurora LASIK is located in the Hawks Prairie area of Lacey and offers some of the newest technologies in LASIK. Photo credit: Boston Harbor Photography - In a recent poll of refractive surgeons, 65% stated they have had LASIK or PRK surgery.
- Ninety-one percent of the refractive surgeons polled said they had recommended refractive surgery to their immediate family members.
- LASIK increases glare and halos.
- Two recent FDA-sponsored studies on patient reported outcomes indicate that glare and halos were dramatically reduced in patients having LASIK/PRK. compared with vision using their eyeglasses.
- Dry eye is much more common after LASIK.
- The same FDA-sponsored studies showed a significant reduction in dry eye symptoms at the six-month follow-up visit.
- With Aurora LASIK’s blade-free LASIK, we have not seen ongoing problems with dry eyes. The initial three-month post-operative period requires frequent artificial tear use, but symptoms are typically reduced to baseline at three months.
- LASIK results have not improved.
- Original studies, when LASIK was first introduced, had only 32% of patients seeing 20/20 or better.
- At Aurora LASIK, over 96% of our patients see more clearly with 20/20 or better vision.
- A LASIK World Literature Review published by the American Academy of Ophthalmology found that more than 95% of the patients worldwide were satisfied with their outcome.
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The talented staff at Aurora LASIK can help answer all your questions to learn if LASIK is right for you. Photo credit: Boston Harbor Photography LASIK complications are common.
- In 1999, studies revealed that 5% of LASIK surgeries experienced complications (elevated dry eye or delayed corneal flap healing).
- With the advent of blade-free procedures, the complication rate has dropped to less than 1%.
I am very excited to offer the most modern technology for LASIK surgery at Aurora LASIK. We continue to be impressed with the outstanding results our patients are experiencing. Over 96% are seeing 20/20 after their surgery. Of those, over 50% are seeing 20/15 or better after surgery.
While LASIK has enjoyed tremendous success and improvements over the past 20 years, it’s important to find a surgeon and surgery center that has invested in the latest technology. Discount LASIK centers must cut corners to offer deeply discounted pricing. But do you really want to cut corners when it comes to your eyesight?
At Aurora LASIK, we’re priced competitively, but in a way that still ensures you get the best outcome possible — in many cases seeing even better than you would with glasses or contacts. We feel so confident you’ll be happy, we offer our Lifetime Enhancement Policy to deliver clearer vision, and peace of mind.
Contact us today to experience the Aurora LASIK difference. Check out our Google reviews. We treat you like family, giving you the best, most customized care available.
