Is LASIK Surgery Safe?
The FDA approved this procedure and it has been performed since the 1990’s. During LASIK, a flap is created in the cornea so that a computer-controlled excimer laser can vaporize a portion of the stroma. The stroma is located in the middle of the cornea. Once the flap is closed again, the curvature of the cornea is corrected, which improves vision.
A study conducted in 2008 by Spanish researchers on dozens of LASIK patients showed good long-term results. The study followed patients for ten years and indicated good long term vision on the majority of patients.
If you have any questions about the safety of LASIK surgery, please contact Victora Eye Center in Victoria at 800-833-0234 or victoriaeyecenter.com to schedule a LASIK consultation.