Is it possible I'll need glasses as I age, even though I've had LASIK?

The short and quick answer is yes, but don't let that get your discouraged. You see, LASIK Eye Surgery is a revolutionary procedure that will allow you to see more clearly, and potentially without any glasses or contacts for a very, very long time. In the LASIK procedure, a corneal flap is made using either a blade or a computer-guided laser. The flap is retracted and another laser is used to smooth out the tiny imperfections on the surface of the eye that cause most common vision problems, such as myopia and far-sightedness.

As we age, our eyes go through aging-related changes that have to do with the weakening of the muscles in the eye ball. These changes are unavoidable, and usually not serious. As a matter of fact, they are so common that nearly everyone can expect to need some sort of vision assistance at some time in their life.

The age-related changes are quite different from the vision problems corrected by LASIK, and as such, are not related to one another. However, by getting the LASIK procedure, you can expect to have years upon years of clear, hassle free vision!