MYTH: PRK AND LASIK ARE TOO DANGEROUS
Some individuals get nervous about the idea of having surgery on their eyes, and assume that the risk is too great. Don’t miss out on having PRK or LASIK eye surgery because you are concerned about the risks, since associated risks are often very minimal. Technology has come a long way over the years, and there are many people all over the world who have been able to benefit from this eye surgery.
There are risks associated with any type of surgery. However, you can talk with your eye doctor to learn more about the risks, and to identify whether you have any eye conditions that may prevent surgery from being successful.
MYTH: I’M NOT THE RIGHT AGE FOR PRK OR LASIK
Many people assume they need to be a certain age to qualify for PRK or LASIK, but surgery isn’t necessarily based on your age. Instead, the ophthalmologist will review your vision prescription to decide if your eyes are stable enough for surgery.
It is common for vision stabilization to be closely associated with age, but there are no specific age requirements for PRK or LASIK surgery. As a general rule of thumb, a person’s vision will often stabilize in their mid- to late 20s, though some may experience this stabilization earlier in life. It is important to make sure that your eyesight is stable before having surgery, because you might need to have surgery again if your vision ends up changing later on.
There isn’t any upper age limit for PRK or LASIK surgery, though it’s important to watch for other signs of eye disease to determine if you can benefit from surgery. For example, if you are developing cataracts, it might make more sense to have lens implant surgery in place of PRK or LASIK, since these surgeries may not be effective for treating cataracts.
MYTH: PRK AND LASIK AREN’T RIGHT FOR ME
PRK and LASIK aren’t always the right treatments for all patients, but there are many who can benefit from this eye-correction surgery. If you are looking for an effective way to improve your vision, schedule a consultation to learn more about how PRK and LASIK work, and about the benefits that you can enjoy after having vision correction surgery.