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Your eyes are one of your most vital senses, and it’s natural to be cautious about any procedure that might affect them. Laser vision correction has transformed the lives of millions of people worldwide, but is it truly good for your eyes?

Here’s what you need to know about how laser eye treatment affects eye health, and the outcomes you can expect.

What exactly is laser eye treatment? 

Laser vision correction, including popular procedures like LASIK, TPRK, and SmartSight, reshapes the cornea (the clear window at the front of the eye) to correct short-sightedness, long-sightedness, and astigmatism. Advanced laser technology allows for precise adjustments to how light focuses on the retina, creating clearer vision.

What about safety and eye-health? 

Laser eye treatment is one of the most studied and refined medical procedures in the world. Here’s why it’s considered a safe choice for most people:

• Careful screening: Top-tier clinics like Medownick Laser Clinic conduct detailed and thorough assessments to ensure each candidate has healthy, stable eyes before proceeding.
• Precision technology: Modern lasers, notably the German-engineered Schwind Atos and Amaris at Medownick, are engineered for accuracy, guided by detailed eye maps to tailor treatment to each individual.
• Experienced surgeons: Procedures at trusted clinics like Medownick are performed by expertly trained and highly experienced surgeonss, minimising risks.

As with any type of surgery there are some potential risks, and the most common following laser eye surgery are dry eye or glare at night. However, these are usually temporary, especially when the procedure is done by experienced hands and followed by proper aftercare.

Does laser treatment impact long-term eye health?

The cornea heals and stabilises after treatment, and laser correction doesn’t increase the risk of conditions like cataracts or macular degeneration. In fact, for many people, laser treatment results in years of clear vision without glasses or contacts.

One particular type of laser treatment, LASIK, does leave the eye more vulnerable if you were to receive a heavy blow to the eye. For this reason, Medownick does not recommend LASIK for patients who play contact sports, do martial arts, or work in defensive fields. However, two other popular laser treatments, SmartSight and TPRK, do not leave any vulnerability at all, so these are excellent options for the right patients. 

Ultimately, when performed correctly and on the right candidates, laser vision correction leaves the eyes healthy, with improved visual performance and no long-term damage.

How good are the results?

Most people who undergo laser eye treatment achieve:

• Clearer, sharper vision: most patients at Medownick achieve 20/20 vision or even better.
• Freedom from glasses and contacts: either total freedom or significant reduction in their use, making everyday life more comfortable and more convenient.
• Quick recovery: many return to work and normal activities within days.

However, not everyone is a suitable candidate for laser eye surgery, which is why a proper assessment at a clinic like Medownick Laser Clinic is essential.

The bottom line

Laser treatment for vision correction is not just safe, it’s life-enhancing for the right candidates. With modern technology, expert care, and a solid safety record, laser eye treatment offers a trusted path to clearer, glasses-free vision without compromising eye health.

Medownick offers FREE laser vision assessments to determine if laser treatment is right for you, six days a week.