Refractive surgery offers an alternative to dependence upon glasses or contacts for many people.
As with any surgery, though, it is very important to consider the risks and possible outcomes before proceeding. You may not be a good candidate for refractive surgery if you cannot accept the somewhat variable outcome of currently available procedures or if you are generally happy with your glasses or contacts. However, you might want to consider refractive surgery if you can accept the inherent risks and side effects from the surgery, are free from eye disease and have the appropriate refractive error. So, you also should consider the financial aspects of the procedure before going ahead with it. Surgery, contacts and glasses for the correction of refractive problems each have their benefits and drawbacks.