Complications & risks of Lasik surgery - Regression, Not Permanent
Author : LasikReviews.co.uk
FDA cautions potential patients about is that the benefits of improved vision for Lasik eye surgery may regression and not be permanent.
The really mean of regression is refers to a significant change,
about a -1 diopter or more, over a 10-year period. Serious
regression is much less than 5%. -
Additionally, the need for reading glasses is caused by natural
maturity of the eyes and Lasik cannot improve the need for
reading glasses.
Reasons of Regression & Not Permanent after Lasik
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Regression is caused by a wrinkled corneal flap or corneal
hazing, visual regression is usually temporary. Women taking
hormone therapy have a higher than normal risk of visual
regression.
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The need for reading glasses is caused by natural maturity of the
eyes and Lasik cannot improve the need for reading glasses.
Treatment to Regression & Not Permanent after Lasik
Many of these patients who has the serious regression after
Lasik eye surgery can successfully undergo an enhancement laser
Lasik procedure to get rid of that residual nearsightedness
provided your cornea is thick enough to allow retreatment.
Enhancements for regression are usually performed three to six
months following the original procedure to allow time for the
patient's new refraction to stabilize.
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