Night Vision after LASIK

For years, the biggest downside to LASIK surgery was the potential for problems with night vision after the surgery. While there is still a risk of night vision issues today, modern LASIK technology has substantially minimized its likelihood.

People with large pupils and severe myopia or astigmatism will always have a greater risk of post-LASIK night vision problems. On your first visit to your eye surgeon, you will be screened for these risk factors. If your ophthalmologist determines that you are at risk for night vision problems, he will either make adjustments to your procedure or advise you that you may not be a good candidate for LASIK.

Modern technology lets eye surgeons create a blend zone around the laser treatment area. The ability to create a blend zone has substantially reduced the risk of post-LASIK night vision problems.

It is important to remember that regardless of your doctor's technology, you will most likely experience some glare, halos, or rings for a few weeks after the surgery. However, as your eyes heal, these night vision issues should go away.

If you are going to get LASIK surgery, you need to find a doctor who has the most up-to-date excimer laser technology so that your risk of night vision problems is reduced to a minimum. You can use the links at the bottom of this page to find a qualified LASIK surgeon in your area.