What Outcome Can I Expect from Laser Eye Surgery?
Humans have been striving to understand the most effective methods of medical treatment for thousands of years. This determination has led us to incredible achievements and developments. Yet, with such a long history of medical advancement, the last couple of centuries have been by far the most monumental. Even in the few decades since the invention of Laser Eye surgery, the procedure has become increasingly accessible and effective, with outcomes consistently improving.
But what outcomes can you expect from Laser Eye Surgery?
Significant Improvements in Laser Eye Surgery
Since Laser Eye Surgery was invented in the late 1980s, significant improvements have been made to the procedure. From the original method of laser eye correction (PRK and LASEK) which involves the complete removal of an area of epithelium, LASIK was introduced. This method, which is characterised by the creation of a corneal flap, remains the most popular Laser Eye Surgery procedure.
From there came the “keyhole” ReLEx SMILE technique. By taking a less invasive approach, this method opened up Laser Eye Surgery to even more people. These advancements also improved recovery times and, in some cases, the severity of current evidence shows that there are no significant differences in visual outcomes (efficacy and safety) or visual quality among commonly used laser surgical techniques.
Moreover, a comprehensive review of LASIK outcomes, published in 2016, reported that safety was found to be 99.6% and over 90% of patients were able to see 20/20 without any glasses or contacts! Indeed, our own Laser Eye Surgery outcomes show that 97% of our short-sighted patients see 20/20 or better after surgery.
What can you expect from Laser Eye Surgery?
While the overall outcomes of Laser Eye Surgery are impressive, it is important to remember that everyone’s experience will be different. This will depend on a wide range of factors, including your prescription and the overall health of your eyes.
The most important consideration to ensure patients achieve the best possible outcome is to perform a rigorous screening programme. This allows your surgeon to put together a detailed, personalised treatment plan to best suit your specific needs.
At London Vision Clinic, we are proud to offer among the most extensive consultation processes in the Laser Eye Surgery sector. So, even if you have a high prescription, the chances are our expert surgeons will be able to create a treatment plan that will give you the best chance of achieving a good outcome.
If you’d like to learn more about our patient outcomes, get in touch with one of our friendly clinic coordinators – we’re always happy to help! Or, to find out if you could be suitable for Laser Eye Surgery, Book a Consultation today!
