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Maybe
it’s the cost of the procedure (although there are excellent financing options
available). But maybe you are apprehensive – scared, even – about having
someone perform a procedure on your eyes. It is understandable to have anxiety
about LASIK, but consider this: According to the Eye Surgery Education Council,
“LASIK vision
correction has the highest patient satisfaction rate of any elective surgery:
95.4%, according to a 10-year survey of scientific studies from around the
world. And new advances in technology now deliver better outcomes than ever. The
majority of patients enjoy 20/20 vision or better after laser vision
correction. Nearly all patients achieve 20/40 or better, which is fully
functional and good enough to drive legally in most states without corrective
lenses.”

Other studies have shown that
there are more than 700,000 LASIK procedures performed in the United States
every year. Satisfied patients express feelings of amazement because they can
see with clarity, first thing in the morning; play sports, swim and travel
without worrying about glasses or contacts; and have clear peripheral vision.

LASIK is not something to jump
into; you should take time to fully research the LASIK surgeons in your area to
determine who offers the best technologies and has the best track record of
success. Notice we didn’t mention finding the best price. Advances in LASIK
technology have bumped up the cost of LASIK slightly, but the overall results
are superior and, according to most who’ve had it, well worth the money.
You should also be fully aware of
the potential complications of LASIK, which can include: