Is LASIK Eye Surgery Safe for Vision Correction?

Millions of people spend a great deal of time and resources on prescription glasses. New frames and contact lenses can add up quickly, costing the average household thousands of dollars each year. Patients can rest in the knowledge that laser vision correction surgery can help them achieve perfect vision.

So, how does LASIK work, and how safe is this treatment? LASIK addresses refractive errors, like nearsightedness and farsightedness, by carefully reshaping the cornea. At Vold Vision, we make sure each patient is an eligible candidate before recommending a procedure. Learn more about LASIK eye surgery in Fayetteville, Rogers, Bentonville, Springdale, and Northwest Arkansas through an assessment today.

How does LASIK work?

It can be challenging to perform everyday activities with visual aids like glasses. So, how does LASIK work? As we mentioned, LASIK is a minimally invasive procedure that changes the overall shape of the cornea. The cornea is the outer layer of the eye that helps focus light on the retina. Reshaping is achieved through our advanced VisuMax® Femtosecond and Zeiss Mel 80 or Mel 90 Excimer Lasers. Our technology is engineered with incredible precision and creates impressive results. In fact, some of our patients enjoy 20/15 or 20/10 vision, which is even better than 20/20.

How Safe is LASIK?

Since its inception, LASIK surgery has been one of the most studied elective procedures and has been lauded for its high rate of effectiveness and safety. According to the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, more than 19 million laser vision correction surgeries have been performed to date with a 96% satisfaction rate. Other studies show 99% of patients have 20/40 vision after their LASIK procedure and 90% receive 20/20. If you have any questions about the safety and effectiveness of LASIK, contact the professionals at Vold Vision today to see if you are a candidate.

Candidates for LASIK surgery

LASIK surgery is only safe for patients who have been assessed by a board-certified professional beforehand. Vold Vision spends time with each patient and reviews their medical history before moving forward with surgery. Ideal candidates have a form of nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism and their corneas are thick enough for reshaping. We can recommend alternative treatments for individuals with thin corneas.

Our clinic requires patients to be over 18 and have healthy eyes before undergoing any laser vision correction surgery. If you have a health condition that affects your eyes, we may ask you to wait for LASIK until that has been resolved. Common examples include tissue damage or conjunctivitis (pink eye).

How LASIK is performed

Vold Vision performs LASIK eye surgery in Fayetteville, AR in just a few minutes at our facility. We begin by numbing your eyes with special drops, so you feel comfortable. Some medications can also help you relax. Your eyelids are gently propped open and stabilized to prepare the cornea for reshaping. Our computer-guided system ensures the process is both precise and safe. Patients typically describe the procedure as painless and only feel a slight ‘pressure.’

What happens after LASIK

The professionals at Vold Vision provide detailed aftercare instructions so patients can take care of their eyes at home. You may experience minor side effects, like grittiness or a stinging sensation. We ask that you avoid rubbing your eyes since this is particularly dangerous to the healing tissue. Patients are given prescription medications to prevent infection and relieve side effects. You are always welcome to call our facility with questions or concerns.

Get laser vision correction surgery

Vision problems, like nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism can prevent you from enjoying the activities you love. Laser vision correction can free you from the cost and inconvenience of glasses. If you would like to learn about the advantages of LASIK eye surgery in Fayetteville, Rogers, Bentonville, Springdale, and Northwest Arkansas, contact Vold Vision for an evaluation. We work hard to help patients feel confident and at ease about their procedures.