Is LASIK risky?
Laser vision correction (specifically LASIK and PRK) are FDA approved procedures that have undergone intense scrutiny since these are some of the most commonly performed elective procedures in the world. LASIK and PRK are some of the safest and most predictable surgical procedures available. “Personally, if I did not believe these procedures were safe, I would not have had laser vision correction on myself and I would not be doing it for a career. Of course, every surgical procedure has risks, but serious risks are very uncommon. As an example, the risks of serious eye problems, such as infections after laser vision correction are similar to the risks of infections that could occur in someone wearing extended wear (overnight wear) contact lenses,” says Smith. Do you need to keep your eye perfectly still for the entire procedure? No. First of all, the entire procedure usually takes between 5 and 10 minutes for each eye, with the actual laser treatment usually lasting between 5 seconds a
