What is Undercorrection LASIK?

One of the most common complications of LASIK surgery is an undercorrection of vision. This amounts to the laser removing too little tissue from the eye. Many surgeons would rather remove too little tissue than too much, which is why undercorrections are so common.

What causes Undercorrection LASIK?

Possible Complications. Undercorrection results when the desired change in your refractive error, or focusing ability, is not fully achieved after the LASIK procedure.

Can LASIK Undercorrection be fixed?

Overcorrection and Kerectasia Overcorrection is when too much tissue is removed during LASIK. Normally this can be fixed with an enhancement, but in certain cases, it can cause Kerectasia, a thinning of the cornea that makes the cornea unstable and irregular with significant vision problems.

Is LASIK enhancement successful?

In most cases, surgeons say, if managed carefully, LASIK enhancements are effective and meet patient expectations.

Can you get glasses after LASIK?

Most patients may not need to wear glasses again except for certain tasks like driving at night, mainly as a safety precaution. Some patients may need to undergo re-treatment for fine-tuning or enhancement. Re-treatments are usually done only after 3 months once the eye has healed after the LASIK surgery.

Can LASIK fail?

If the LASIK flap is not made correctly, it may fail to adhere properly to the eye’s surface or microscopic wrinkles called striae (STRIE-ee) could develop in the flap. These flap complications can cause optical aberrations and distorted vision.

How long is LASIK good for?

For the majority of people who have LASIK, they remain happy with their vision after 10 years. One study found that 35 percent of individuals who had LASIK needed retreatment over 10 years. Another study followed individuals with nearsightedness and/or astigmatism who had LASIK.

Is LASIK ‘worth it’?

LASIK can be worth it from a financial perspective in some cases and especially if you needed corrective lenses as a child. You can look at it as an investment in your future against what you expect it to cost for glasses/contacts for the rest of your life. The older you are when considering LASIK, the less likely it will make sense financially.

Does LASIK eye surgery have lot of risks?

But certain side effects of LASIK eye surgery, particularly dry eyes and temporary visual problems such as glare, are fairly common. These usually clear up after a few weeks or months, and very few people consider them to be a long-term problem. Risks of LASIK surgery include: Dry eyes . LASIK surgery causes a temporary decrease in tear production. For the first six months or so after your surgery, your eyes may feel unusually dry as they heal.

Does LASIK surgery correct “old eye”?

If you are an older adult considering LASIK, you might choose to have your vision corrected for monovision, to maintain your ability to see objects close up. With monovision, one eye is corrected for distant vision, and the other eye is corrected for near vision. Not everyone is able to adjust to or tolerate monovision.

How much does LASIK eye surgery usually cost?

The Most Popular Question. While charges for LASIK procedures vary widely by practice and region, the average cost of LASIK is between $1,500 to $3,000 per eye depending on the type of the procedure, surgeon and region of the country.