When LASIK surgery first came out, it seemed like the human race had taken a huge step in the medical world. We were able to turn our bad sight into something of the past. Just like the televisions changing to crystal sharp images over the years, this seemed like the same thing. But, there was a dire mistake to this. Yes it does fix the eyes giving anyone who is eligible for the surgery 20/20 vision, but there are side effects that will be left in the candidate’s life forever.

When you get LASIK surgery you have to understand that there is a lot more going on than just you “going through two of the most frightening moments of your life.” That laser, that you have been fearing this whole time, is not doing the treatment. All the laser is for is to cut open the LASIK flap to remove the old natural lenses that gave you a damaged perspective. After the laser goes through you think that it is all over, the damage is done and you have a brand new lens that allows you to see the world in high definition.

But, you are actually left with per inset damage to your eye as well. To insurgent the new lens, the LASIK flap as stated earlier is cut open. The LASIK region of the eye cannot be repaired, no matter the circumstances. This is why you were going in for the surgery in the first place. The body has no healing capabilities in that region and if you decide to make a cut there it will never leave.

But so what? It’s just a little cut, how would a little damage that is as small as a piece of paper could cut be something that is not worth seeing the entire world? Since the LASIK flap is no longer fully attached to the base of the eye, there is nothing to really hold that lens still. This does not mean that there will be a missing lens on the floor for you to try to find, doctors ensured to make it out of a material that sticks to the eye to never leave. It does though, mean that there is a chance that the lens will become a bit crooked, lopsided, or anything else that would obscure your oh so perfect 20/20 vision.

If the problem continues for a long time then irreversible damage may be in line in the future. Celebrity golfer, Tiger Woods, got a LASIK procedure so he would no longer have to wear contacts to his golf tournaments. Now he is looking into getting a retina transplant due to the damage. LASIK surgery may seem like a miracle, but consider the risk before you possibly get permanent damage as part of the few LASIK side effects.