What is going to happen to my eyes 20 or 30 years after LASIK?
From the many years of performing LASIK and from many more years of other similar refractive surgery procedures, there is no evidence to suggest any long-term harm to the eye. • How do I choose a surgeon to perform my LASIK? Choosing your surgeon is a very personal decision. For most, surgeon qualifications take priority. Salient features include a refractive surgery fellowship (advanced subspecialty training in LASIK and other refractive surgeries), practice devoted exclusively to refractive surgery (no general eye care), many thousands of surgeries performed, performing the most state-of-the-art refractive procedures, and ownership (and not renting) of the latest equipment. Beyond that, it becomes a matter of preference in what one likes in a doctor to make them feel comfortable: Do you like to see your doctor running advertisements in the newspaper, or do you prefer a more professional approach? Do you like to meet your doctor for the first time on the day of your treatment, or do y