When you’re thinking about getting LASIK surgery, one of the most common questions is whether or not it will cause you to go blind. Unfortunately, this is a common misconception about LASIK surgery. There is absolutely no evidence that LASIK will cause you to go blind. In fact, studies show that LASIK is one of the safest surgeries available, with very low rates of complications. However, there is a small chance that you will experience some temporary visual disturbances after surgery that could last up to a week or so. If you are concerned about this possibility, there are some things you can do to minimize the risk and make sure you are prepared for what to expect after your surgery is over.

What are the chances of going blind after Lasik?

There are two commonly asked questions related to the chance of going blind after LASIK surgery: How likely is it that you will go blind after LASIK? And How many people go blind after LASIK? The answer to the first question is that it is very unlikely that you will go blind after LASIK. The answer to the second question is that it is very rare for anyone to go blind after LASIK.The chance of going blind after LASIK is estimated to be between one in a million and one in ten thousand. This is a very small chance, and it is almost impossible for it to happen to you.The chance of experiencing any kind of visual disturbance after LASIK is much higher. The likelihood of experiencing any kind of visual side effect is estimated to be around 10%. This means that there is a 10% chance that you will experience some kind of visual disturbance after LASIK surgery.

Visual disturbances after LASIK

Visual disturbances after LASIK are very common. They are usually short-lived and easily treated. The most common visual disturbances after LASIK are: Blurred vision - Blurred vision is a very common visual side effect of LASIK. It usually happens within the first day or two after surgery and lasts for about a week. Blurred vision is usually mild and does not require any treatment. Double vision - Double vision is another common visual side effect of LASIK. It usually happens within the first day or two after surgery and lasts for about a week. Double vision can be treated with eye drops. Dizziness - Dizziness is another common visual side effect of LASIK. It usually happens within the first day or two after surgery and lasts for about a week. Dizziness can usually be treated with over-the-counter (OTC) anti-anxiety medications.

Dark spots after LASIK

Dark spots after LASIK are also very common. They usually happen within the first day or two after surgery and last for about a week. Dark spots can usually be treated with eye drops. Eye dryness - Eye dryness is another common visual side effect of LASIK. It usually happens within the first day or two after surgery and lasts for about a week. Eye dryness can usually be treated with over-the-counter (OTC) artificial tears. Eye pain - Eye pain is another common visual side effect of LASIK. It usually happens within the first day or two after surgery and lasts for about a week. Eye pain can usually be treated with over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers.

Changes in color vision after LASIK

Changes in color vision after LASIK are very rare. They usually happen within the first day or two after surgery and last for about a week. Changes in color vision can usually be treated with over-the-counter (OTC) eye drops. Changes in visual field after LASIK - Changes in visual field after LASIK are very rare. They usually happen within the first day or two after surgery and last for about a week. Changes in visual field can usually be treated with over-the-counter (OTC) eye drops.

Summary

There are many potential side effects of LASIK. However, going blind after LASIK is very rare. The chance of going blind after LASIK is estimated to be between one in a million and one in ten thousand. The chance of experiencing any kind of visual disturbance after LASIK is much higher. There are a few things you can do to minimize the risk of side effects and make sure you are prepared for what to expect after your surgery is over.