Will LASIK cause cataract,glaucoma and/or other diseases?

Question

Will IntraLase Custom Lasik cause cataract,glaucoma and/or other diseases?

>>Overall, it is considered extremly rare for LASIK to result in cataract,glaucoma and/or other diseases.

How LASIK cause them?
Any scienctific evidence?

Answer 1

The FDA recognizes LASIK and PRK as proven, safe and effective. Laser vision correction uses a cool (non-thermal) beam of light that is computer controlled. The surgeon turns the laser on and is able to turn it off at any moment. There are many safeguards in place to reduce the risk of error. However, there are risks associated with any surgical procedure.
Although no one knows the exact number of complications, studies suggest that the incidence of minor difficulties such as dry eyes and nighttime glare is around 3% to 5%, while the risk of serious incidents such as lost vision is thought to be less than 1%. There are no known cases of blindness from LASIK or PRK. Even when LASIK complications do occur, they often can be resolved through laser re-treatments or enhancements of the eye. It's very rare for LASIK to cause permanent, significant vision loss such that eyesight with contact lenses and eyeglasses (best corrected vision) is actually worse than it was before surgery. Overall, it is considered extremly rare for LASIK to result in cataract,glaucoma and/or other diseases. If you are intersested in how they perform the procedure, here is a link for you:
http://www.allaboutvision.com/faq/lasik_prk.htm
Hope this helps

Answer 2

I have had a couple of patients have cataracts at a relatively early age after having LASIK. This is not an expected outcome. LASIK complicates treating glaucoma since pressures may read lower than they really are once the cornea is thinned. LASIK does not increase the chances of glaucoma.

Answer 3

LAsik Surgery is very cheap in India.There is one company that is very famous in India that arranges lasik surgery for foreigners in India.They are called the Forerunners Healthcare.I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories.I have also read that they arrange financing for american and canadian patients as lasik surgery is not covered by insurance.They also have photos pasted of their International patients.You can checkout their website.The cost savings are incredible.As a doctor i personally believe that your laser surgery can be easily handled in India as the quality of healthcare available here is simply best in the world.The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.

Source(s):
http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com

Answer 4

You can improve your eyesight by simply learning, naturally and practicing the correct way to see for a few small minutes a day.
You can check this method based on a scientific researches :

http://improvevision.toptips.org

if glasses are worn continuously over time the poor vision will generally become worse. Essentially what glasses do is lock the eyes into their refractive state and in order to see through your lenses you have to maintain the poor vision that the lenses are designed to correct.
"Restore my vision” program you'll be taken by the hand, it shows you how to improve your vision naturally, permanent and complete solution.
Even the American Optometric Association has been forced to admit these things!
I'm sure that you will not regret your decision