Scared of LASIK? Get the Facts!

If you’ve been living for years with nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism, constantly annoyed with contact lenses and glasses, you’ve undoubtedly heard about how  Laser Vision Correction can improve your vision. You may have even gone so far as having a Laser Vision Correction  consultation to find out that you are, indeed, a good candidate for the procedure. So why haven’t you taken the plunge and had LASIK eye surgery?

Maybe it’s the cost of the procedure (although there are excellent financing options available). But maybe you are apprehensive – scared, even – about having someone perform a procedure on your eyes. It is understandable to have anxiety about ,Laser Vision Correction  but consider this: According to the Eye Surgery Education Council, “LASIK vision correction has the highest patient satisfaction rate of any elective surgery: 95.4%, according to a 10-year survey of scientific studies from around the world. And new advances in technology now deliver better outcomes than ever. The majority of patients enjoy 20/20 vision or better after laser vision correction. Nearly all patients achieve 20/40 or better, which is fully functional and good enough to drive legally in most states without corrective lenses.”

Other studies have shown that there are more than 700,000 Laser Vision Correction   procedures performed in the United States every year. Satisfied patients express feelings of amazement because they can see with clarity, first thing in the morning; play sports, swim and travel without worrying about glasses or contacts; and have clear peripheral vision.

 Laser Vision Correction is not something to jump into; you should take time to fully research the Laser Vision Correction  surgeons in your area to determine who offers the best technologieLaser Vision Correction s and has the best track record of success. Notice we didn’t mention finding the best price. Advances in  technology have bumped up the cost of Laser Vision Correction  slightly, but the overall results are superior and, according to most who’ve had it, well worth the money.
You should also be fully aware of the potential complications of Laser Vision Correction  , which can include:

·         Dry eye syndrome

·         Possible need for glasses or contact lenses after surgery

·         Potentially debilitating vision problems like glare, starbursts, halos or double vision

·         Vision loss

If you want to find out all the facts about Laser Vision Correction , contact the doctors at Pacific Eye Specialists to schedule a free  consultation at www.pacificeyespecialists.com/index.html or call 415 921 7555. You can also take a free online Laser Vision Correction Self-Evaluation on this website.