How safe is Lasik eye surgery?
First, my experience. Later, some sites that have more information. Both my husband and myself have had laser correction. Mike had it done years ago, when he had to practice holding his eye still for the machine. Mine was done about five years ago, and the methods had improved dramatically. Both of us are very satisfied with the results, and our doctor claims that of the hundreds of patients he has sent to have the surgery, only two have complained. I know one of the unhappy patients, and her complaint is that her extreme nearsightedness used to allow her to work on some detailed, close artwork. Since the surgery, she has perfectly good vision, but has lost the ability to do some of the close-up art. Although she complains, I remember that prior to surgery she had to cut her mascara wand down to be able to see well enough to put on mascara! My procedure was handled quickly and efficiently. Time from walking into the clinic to leaving was about ninety minutes. Half an hour (roughly) was
