Many people that wear glasses or contact lenses have listened to the claims of how Lasik can give them perfect vision. This guide lists the some most common questions asked by people who are considering Lasik vision correction, and answers given by reputable physicians. Lasik (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a popular type of refractive laser eye surgery performed by trained ophthalmologists for correcting myopia commonly known as short-sightedness.

The first and most important question asked about Lasik is, not surprisingly, “Is Lasik safe?” The answer is that it is normally quite a safe procedure, with success rates above 95 percent for good, experienced Lasik surgeons, and 90 percent average over all physicians that perform the Lasik procedure. This statistic about Lasik success assumes that the patient is a good candidate for Lasik surgery. The requirements have some specific details and should be gone over with the physician that will perform the Lasik procedure.

It is a very good idea to ask the Lasik physician which patients he has declined to perform the Lasik procedure on, to make sure that the particular physician has and operates with good standards. Any Lasik practitioner that tries to imply that everyone that comes in to his office is a good candidate for Lasik vision correction should be viewed with some skepticism. A second frequently asked question about Lasik is “What are the possible complications from Lasik surgery?” One question we all hesitate to ask is “Will the Lasik procedure be painful?” “Will I have 20/20 vision once the Lasik correction is done?” Though many patients do get nearly perfect vision, not all patients have their vision totally corrected. A typical Lasik surgeon charges between $500 and $2500 per eye, depending on the patient and the surgeon. However, a Lasik physician should be selected on experience level and track record, not on the lowest price. Insurance rarely covers the cost of Lasik, but many Lasik centers have a type of financing program offered to their clients.

Consider Lasik as one way to significantly improve the quality of your life.

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