3 Most Common LASIK Surgery Questions

Are you considering undergoing LASIK? If you are, you'll be in a club of millions of satisfied people that have used the magic laser surgery to improve their vision. Most people have questions about the procedure and here are the three most common questions patients have about undergoing LASIK:

Will LASIK Hurt?

Very, very few patients report pain during their LASIK procedure and the reason is simple. The anesthetic drops used prior to surgery will numb the eyes and the most you should feel is a slight pressure as the tissue is gently excised with the laser. After your surgery, you may experience discomfort in the form of dry eyes, a feeling of "grittiness" in your eyes or even a dull ache from the brightness of the laser. All of these sensations are very short-lived for most people.

Will LASIK Give Me Perfect Vision?

It's important going into your LASIK eye surgery with the understanding that not every single person gets perfect 20/20 vision. The better your overall health and the health of your eyes - the better your outcome of your LASIK procedure. It's very important that you let your doctor know prior to your surgery about any medications, medical conditions or injuries you have suffered. Any of these factors can affect the outcome of your LASIK surgery. The more transparent you are with your medical information, the better your surgeon can choose the right LASIK method to improve your vision and be able to give you predictable results.

Will My Insurance Pay for LASIK?

For many people insurance will not cover their LASIK procedure and as most reasons given for LASIK are considered elective and voluntary. Some individuals that are using LASIK to treat Lazy Eye or certain aspects of Glaucoma may find a portion of their procedure covered by insurance. It never hurts to find out, prior to your surgery to check and see if your anesthetic drops or any other part of your procedure may be covered by your insurance company.

Those are the big three questions most patients have going into LASIK. Read, research and write down questions, the more you understand about your LASIK procedure, the more you'll be able to predict your outcome of your LASIK eye surgery.