Can the procedure be performed on both eyes at once?
YES! Most patients choose this option, as it is far more convenient. As part of our initial investigation at Emory, we studied the results in patients who had one or both eyes done together. The outcomes were the same, and most patients found it more convenient to have both eyes operated at the same time. Theoretically, having both eyes undergo surgery at the same time has the disadvantage of exposing both to the risks of surgery. Fortunately, the risk of significant complications is small. Patients may choose to have surgery performed on both eyes the same day, or they may have the procedures separated by a week or more.
