How Do You Understand LASIK Enhancement Rate?
Laser Assisted In-Site Keratomilesis (LASIK) is a surgical procedure that combines Automated Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK) and Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK). The objective of this procedure is to reshape the cornea for the purpose of correcting nearsightedness. The LASIK enhancement rate is the fraction of LASIK procedures that require a secondary treatment. Expect a higher enhancement rate for greater corrections. The outcome of LASIK becomes less predictable as deeper sculpting of the cornea is required, making undercorrection and overcorrection more common. Recognize that a higher enhancement rate is not necessarily a good indicator of the doctor’s surgical ability. It may indicate a doctor who is safer or more concerned with patient satisfaction. Realize that the enhancement rate is easy to control. Some doctors or practices may not perform LASIK enhancement unless certain criteria are met to keep the enhancement rate below a certain level. While this practice may result in a low
