How Long Does Laser Eye Surgery Last?

As vision correction specialists, one of the most common questions we get asked is – how long does laser eye surgery last?

We understand that undergoing surgical procedures of any kind is a daunting prospect, none more so than those involving your vision.

But we’re here to put your mind at ease about laser eye surgery which is one of the most common vision correction procedures we perform at our world-class Laser Vision clinics.

It’s estimated that every year, more than 100,000 people in the UK have LASIK surgery. For the vast majority of these patients, LASIK enhancement surgery provides life-long better vision.

So, is laser eye surgery permanent?

The answer to how long laser eye surgery lasts is quite straightforward – for most patients, this procedure offers permanent vision correction.

That being said, your corrected vision can be impacted by natural deterioration caused by age-related changes or unexpected injury to your eye or the natural lens.

Can laser eye surgery permanently correct your sight?

Laser vision correction is a permanent procedure that does not ‘wear off’ so to speak. The vast majority of patients will enjoy life-long corrected vision from their eye surgery procedure.

Those who have had procedures such as LASIK eye surgery and then find themselves needing visual aids such as contact lenses or reading glasses at any point after their laser surgery will have likely experienced their vision changing as a result of factors not linked to the laser eye surgery procedure itself.

How long do eye surgery procedures like LASIK last?

To clarify further – laser eye surgery procedures such as LASIK are permanent, but the results may not be if you experience natural changes to your vision as a result of ageing, for example.

After a short recovery time, most patients will be able to quit wearing glasses and contact lenses almost immediately after having laser eye surgery.

Can laser eye surgery correct my astigmatism?

If you’re experiencing blurry vision as a result of astigmatism, the good news is that laser eye surgery can help.

The procedure can be slightly more complex than laser eye surgery that corrects vision in patients with myopia or hyperopia, however, the success rate of laser eye surgery for astigmatism patients is still incredibly high.

Factors that can affect how long your laser eye surgery results last

Laser eye surgery is a highly effective treatment for vision correction, but these factors could be a catalyst for the development of further vision problems or unsuccessful laser eye surgery in rare cases:

• Age
• Eye health
• Injury
• Complications during the laser eye surgery procedure
• Unstable prescription

Age-related vision problems

As we age, our eyes naturally deteriorate, so you might find that you need reading glasses if your reading vision isn’t as sharp as it once was.

Unfortunately, this is often unavoidable and not related to the success of your laser eye surgery since the procedure can only correct existing visual problems.

Laser Eye Surgery from Laser Vision

We offer a variety of laser eye surgery at our outstanding Laser Vision clinics across the UK. From LASIK and LASEK to Photo-Therapeutic Keratectomy, we provide the highest standards of care for each and every procedure.

To find out if you’re a good candidate for laser eye surgery, get in touch to book a consultation at one of our world-class facilities.