Is It Possible To Have LASIK Twice?

The transformative power of LASIK eye surgery has been a game-changer for millions of people around the world. It’s able to correct a variety of vision problems, including myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism (blurry vision at all distances).

Freedom from glasses and contacts is only the beginning of the benefits that LASIK can bring to your life. It can also save you money in the long run. It’s a one-time investment in your vision that can reduce or even eliminate recurring costs associated with glasses and contact lenses.

It's normal for vision to change across your lifetime, so a common question people have when considering LASIK is whether it’s possible to have the procedure twice. Here’s what you need to know about the permanency of LASIK, and whether patients are likely to need it again in the future.

Are The Results Of LASIK Permanent?

LASIK eye surgery and other vision correction procedures are designed to deliver long-lasting results. Vision problems (also called refractive errors) are often caused by an issue in the way the eye refracts light. Normally, the eye is shaped spherically like a baseball. But when the eye deviates from this shape, it prevents the light from refracting properly when it passes through a lens, causing a distorted or blurry image rather than a clear one.

For instance, when people have astigmatism, the eye is more curved than it should be. It resembles a football more so than a baseball, causing a refractive error when light passes through the eye.

LASIK surgery works by removing corneal tissue to correct the shape of the eye. When you come in for a free LASIK consultation, our team will perform a series of diagnostic tests to confirm your candidacy and create a map of your eye. This will serve as a guide during the procedure, so the surgeon knows the exact shape the eye needs to take to correct the refractive issue.

The corneal tissue removed during LASIK doesn’t grow back, which is why we can say the results are permanent. Many LASIK patients enjoy clear vision for decades after their procedure.

Will I Need LASIK Again In The Future?

It’s still possible for your eyesight to change over time after vision correction, as LASIK doesn’t prevent the development of age-related eye conditions, such as cataracts. At LASIK MD, we offer a variety of vision correction procedures designed to treat a wide range of ocular issues, which can help treat age-related eye conditions. This includes laser and lens PresbyVision™ to treat presbyopia, for which the signs often develop at the start of middle age.

We’re committed to ensuring our patients maintain the best quality of vision possible throughout their lifetime. That’s why we offer a 20/20 vision commitment,^* which provides eligible patients with a free vision enhancement in rare cases where a touch-up is required after LASIK. Most LASIK MD patients achieve 20/20 vision or better after their procedure, which is one of the reasons we have a 99%^** satisfaction rate. We also only use the most advanced technology available to ensure our procedures deliver the best visual results possible.

During the free consultation, our team will discuss your vision correction options and the technology behind them. We’ll also explain how the procedure works in detail to offer long-lasting results. Don’t wait to experience clear vision. Transform your life and invest in your future with LASIK. Book a free consultation today.

*This commitment is not a guarantee of medical or surgical outcomes, or that laser vision correction will result in 20/20 vision. It also does not guarantee against the occurrence of complications, or that a lifetime of normal vision will be maintained. Applicable to surgery for both eyes. The schedule for your post-operative assessments to maintain eligibility in this plan will be outlined in the materials given to you prior to your laser vision correction treatments. Refunds are subject to certain conditions; ask us for more details. Eligibility to be determined by the LASIK MD staff during your pre-operative consultation.   
**99% figure taken from internal Patient Satisfaction survey results