External Factors Affecting Your LASIK Results

LASIK surgery is an extremely safe, routine procedure that enjoys one of the highest success rates of any surgical procedure. However, as with any type of surgery, there are risks and complications which may adversely impact your results. While some of these factors such as age, overall health, and corneal thickness are specific to your unique situation, there are other external factors which may impact the LASIK risks you face.

These external factors can result in complications such as:

• Poor vision
  
• Overcorrection
  
• Undercorrection
  
• Poor night vision
  

Therefore, it is important to be aware of these external factors so that they do not jeopardize the success of your procedure.

Weather conditions may impact the results of your LASIK procedure. In particular, research has indicated that patients who undergo LASIK during hot or humid weather are more likely to need enhancement surgery down the road. Fortunately, these weather factors can be neutralized by your LASIK surgeon. If you plan on having your surgery during the hot and humid summer months, ask your LASIK surgeon what steps he takes to calibrate the equipment used in order to counteract the effects of the summer weather.

The type of post-surgical care you receive can also greatly impact your LASIK results. It is important that you carefully follow your eye surgeon's instructions during the recovery process to ensure that your eyes heal properly. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the development of an eye injury or in severe cases, significantly poorer results.

By paying attention to both internal and external factors, you can increase the likelihood of a successful procedure.

Please contact the LASIK Directory today to find an experienced laser eye surgeon near you.