Does laser eye surgery provide permanent results? This is what you can expect.
A frequently asked question is whether laser eye surgery has a permanent result. The answer is yes: the effect of the treatment is permanent because the shape of the cornea is adjusted. This process is irreversible and ensures that the light falls properly on the retina, so that you see clearly again. However, this does not mean that your eyes and prescription cannot change over the years.
Can your vision deteriorate again after laser eye surgery?
Everyone ages, and that includes your eyes. The aging process can lead to cataracts or the development of presbyopia, which may require reading glasses. However, this has nothing to do with the laser eye surgery itself.
Aging and reading glasses: what you need to know after laser eye surgery?
Many people wonder whether they still need reading glasses after laser eye surgery. This can happen because the correction during laser eye surgery takes place in the cornea. If you have difficulty seeing up close, this is because your eye lens becomes stiffer over time. This natural aging process, also known as presbyopia, has nothing to do with the laser eye surgery itself, but does mean that reading glasses are sometimes still necessary.
Solutions for reading problems after laser eye surgery
One possible solution for reading problems is a lens implant , where your eye lens is replaced with an artificial lens. This can help improve both distance and close vision as you get older.
Conclusion
Laser eye surgery gives a permanent result, but due to aging you may still need reading glasses in the long term. Therefore, discuss with your ophthalmologist what you can expect in the long term.
