The reality of living without glasses is so exciting that the number of people requesting laser eye surgery has exploded. People are sometimes so eager to get rid of their glasses and contacts that they allow themselves to be rushed into surgery on the same day as their consultation without considering potential risks or complications. This requires an evaluation of each patient's individual lifestyle requirements. Your surgeon should be skilled in dealing with complications or your eyesight can be put at risk.
Inexperienced surgeons can turn minor problems into major ones.
Your laser eye surgeon may not be skilled in correcting your specific problem. Nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism each require a different treatment. Patients might experience mild tearing, fluctuating vision or night glare, but should not hesitate to call their surgeon with questions if symptoms continue. Unfortunately, Dr. Speaker is seeing more and more patients who need their eyes repaired, after experiencing complications from a discount procedure. To ensure patient safety and optimum results, it is important that potential candidates be wary of false claims and price-cutting promotions.