Is vision correction surgery permanent? Is it reversible?
The word “Permanent” can be used to describe the effects of vision correction surgery, but you should discuss with your doctor what he means by permanent. Since vision correction surgery has only been widely used for the past 10 years, it is difficult to assess how long the correction lasts. With most procedures, the correction effect will eventually start to fade. However, the time that it takes to fade and how much it fades is dependent on the type of procedure performed and the severity of correction. Our eyes inevitably change as we age, and this cannot be avoided regardless of what type of surgery is performed. What is permanent is the impact of the procedure. Vision correction surgeries, with the exception of those that implant lenses into the eye, are not reversible. This is something that anyone thinking about surgery needs to consider. To make sure vision correction surgery is right for you, seek the advice of your surgeon.
