A Lighter, Defter Touch
Years of refinement have made laser eye surgery better than ever
Andrew Jankovich had the Cadillac of LASIK eye procedures. His Cincinnati surgeon used the IntraLase laser to cut the flap and wavefront technology to guide the laser that reshaped his corneas. Following the surgery, his vision was 20/15, and his doctor said everything looked fine. But almost immediately, he noticed that his left eye was scratchy and irritated. Instead of going away, the problem worsened, and he now has severe dry eye. It's been a year now, and he says he constantly feels as if there's a hair in his eye or a raw spot there. Special eyedrops make it slightly better, but it never goes away. If he could make the choice again, Jankovich says, "I'd wear 3-inch-thick glasses instead."
For many people, ditching their glasses is a big part of the appeal of laser eye surgery. But before you pony up thousands of dollars, make sure you understand the potential risks and limitations. Only then can you make a clear-eyed choice.
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