What are the results of Laser Vision Correction?
Many people who are considering laser vision correction have heard the scores of advertisements claiming that the procedure gives every patient 20/20 vision every time. Unfortunately, this “100 percent” statistic is impossible to achieve – yet the actual results of laser vision correction are very close to that figure in eligible candidates. In recent studies monitored by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), 95 percent of laser vision correction patients achieved at least 20/40 vision – allowing them to drive legally without corrective lenses in most states – and a full two thirds of patients came away from treatment with 20/20 vision! Although not everyone achieved perfect vision, these results are considered a success since the goal of laser vision correction is to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses and contact lenses. In addition, even if 20/20 or better vision is attained, the use of corrective lenses may be needed in some situations.
