In general, the few patients who require an enhancement procedure or develop a problem will do so within the first few months following the procedure rather than years. I heard that the laser causes starbursting. We have done many diabetics. But we insist upon stability of their retinopathy. Some important factors include your blood glucose level, which can have an effect on your refractive error.
Eyeglasses usually have to be replaced once a year or so.
And contact lenses - depending on the type you use, can be extremely costly, especially when you add in the cost of solutions. You'll find that laser vision correction of nearsightedness can probably pay for itself in a few years time. The pre-operative examination. Please consult your accountant. Oftentimes, you don't even get to meet the surgeon before the surgery which Dr. Lowe thinks is unacceptable.