LASIK doesn't ensure 20/20 vision and results may become less effective as a person ages. The cost of the surgery is also a barrier, along with long-term issues like reduced night vision. For decades, ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is LASIK surgery considered safe? Is it always effective? I don't want to risk my vision since it's not terrible but would love to get rid of my contacts. LASIK (short for ...

When your life depends on it, surgery can be unavoidable. However, elective surgeries like cosmetic treatments and vision ...

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If you wear glasses or contact lenses, you may have considered laser eye surgery to correct your vision. Over the last 25 years, millions of Americans have had LASIK (laser-assisted in situ ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants LASIK eye surgery patients to know more about the risks of what’s become a popular procedure for correcting vision problems. The federal agency has issued a ...

If you’ve been dreaming of waking up with clear vision, LASIK surgery might be the solution you’re considering. This advanced procedure has transformed millions of lives, offering the convenience of ...

The Food and Drug Administration is considering updating the labeling, or patient information, related to LASIK surgery, saying they’ve gathered new information “pertaining to risks associated with ...