LASIK - LASIK Eye Surgery Information & Find a LASIK Doctor Near You

The right eye doctor can help you do away with visual aids and correct the eye itself, through LASIK eye surgery. LASIK surgery is a procedure in which the surgeon uses a laser to gently reshape your eye’s cornea, so the eye can focus correctly and vision becomes clear.

The goal of LASIK is to correct your eyes to 20/20. However, in most states, you only need 20/40 vision to be licensed to drive a motor vehicle without glasses.

LASIK can correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. If you know what visual condition you have, click on it now. Or, read on to find out more about LASIK and if this procedure is for you.

LASIK: Realistic Expectations

Again, the doctor's goal for your vision outcome is 20/20 or better. This would allow most people to  perform their daily activities without the need for glasses or contacts. However, if you are over the age of 40, you may still depend on reading glasses. While the majority of patients report better vision without glasses or contacts after surgery, the doctor cannot guarantee you a perfect vision outcome.

In a recent study, approximately 56% of all patients achieved 20/20 vision or better and over 90% achieve 20/40 or better. Patients with moderate to high myopia have a decreased chance of achieving that outcome.

While visual acuity (20/20, 20/40, etc.) is a useful clinical test of vision, it is not the only measure of vision. Patients should not confuse achieving 20/20 with final satisfaction with the procedure. It’s important to note that several studies have reported both the final visual acuity (20/20, etc.) and patient satisfaction. While they report a range of 80-95% achieving 20/40 or better vision, 90-97% were highly satisfied and would have LASIK laser eye surgery again.