Is laser eye surgery for eye sight correction risky?
While many people opt for laser eye surgery and suffer no ill from it, laser eye surgery is not for everyone. If it doesn’t work, you could end up with worse eyesight than before the surgery. People who are slow healers or who have ongoing medical conditions [such as glaucoma or diabetes] are not good candidates for laser surgery. That’s why it’s so important for patients to undergo a thorough examination with their doctor. Poor candidates for this surgery also include those with uncontrolled vascular disease, autoimmune disease, or people with certain eye diseases involving the cornea or retina. Pregnant women should not have refractive surgery of any kind because the refraction of the eye may change during pregnancy. You may be a good candidate for laser eye surgery if you: are at least 21 years of age for a Summit laser or 18 years of age for a VISX laser, since the eyes are still growing to this point Have healthy eyes that are free from retinal problems, corneal scars, and any eye
