Despite millions of successful procedures worldwide, LASIK remains surrounded by misconceptions. Here are the six most common myths debunked.
Myth 1: LASIK is painful. Reality — LASIK is performed under numbing drops and is painless. Patients feel only mild pressure during the 10-minute procedure.
Myth 2: LASIK results don't last. Reality — the corneal reshaping is permanent. Any future vision changes are due to natural ageing (presbyopia, cataract), not LASIK.
Myth 3: LASIK can cause blindness. Reality — there are no documented cases of LASIK directly causing blindness. Serious complications are below 1%.
Myth 4: You can't blink during LASIK. Reality — an eyelid holder keeps your eyes open painlessly, and eye-tracking technology pauses the laser if your eye moves.
Myth 5: LASIK is only for low powers. Reality — modern LASIK treats up to -10D myopia. Higher powers can be corrected with ICL.
Myth 6: LASIK affects pregnancy or athletic performance. Reality — completely false. LASIK has no impact on any other bodily function.