{"id":12558,"date":"2021-06-06T12:55:43","date_gmt":"2021-06-06T12:55:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=12558"},"modified":"2021-06-14T17:53:53","modified_gmt":"2021-06-14T17:53:53","slug":"guide-to-laser-refractive-surgery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-laser-refractive-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Laser Refractive Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/\">Home<\/a>\u00a0&gt;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/\">Primary Eye Care<\/a> &gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/\">Optical and Contact Lenses<\/a>\u00a0&gt; Guide to Laser Refractive Surgery<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tGuide to Laser Refractive Surgery\n\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\tWhat would you like to learn about?\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"childpage-summary\"><ul>\n\t\t\t    \t<li>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-laser-refractive-surgery\/laser-refractive-surgery\/\">What is Laser Refractive Surgery?<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\"><p>Are you thinking of having laser eye surgery? Laser eye surgery, also called laser refractive surgery, is a common procedure that is performed to eliminate the need for eye wear\u2014 both glasses and contact lenses. Up to 98 percent of patients achieve 20\/20 vision with laser eye surgery.<\/p>\n...<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-laser-refractive-surgery\/laser-refractive-surgery\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-laser-refractive-surgery\/laser-refractive-surgery\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/sport_fitness-background_sm-1024x682-1-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/sport_fitness-background_sm-1024x682-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/sport_fitness-background_sm-1024x682-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/sport_fitness-background_sm-1024x682-1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/sport_fitness-background_sm-1024x682-1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t    \t<li>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-laser-refractive-surgery\/contact-lenses-or-laser-eye-surgery\/\">Contact Lenses or Laser Eye Surgery?<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\">Tired of wearing your glasses everyday?\u00a0If you wear corrective lenses for nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism, you may be wondering about the advantages that contact lenses and laser eye surgery have to offer. Contact lenses are a great solution if you would like to be free of your glasses, but laser eye surgery, also called laser refractive surgery, can help to eliminate the need for corrective eye wear altogether....<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-laser-refractive-surgery\/contact-lenses-or-laser-eye-surgery\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-laser-refractive-surgery\/contact-lenses-or-laser-eye-surgery\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"224\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/clipart-046.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t    \t<li>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-laser-refractive-surgery\/lasik-eye-surgery-5-myths-and-facts\/\">LASIK Eye Surgery: 5 Myths and Facts<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\">Here's the most common myths and facts on laser eye surgery. While LASIK eye surgery has become the most popular refractive surgery in the U.S, there are many misconceptions regarding this procedure that prevent people from even discussing LASIK with their eye doctors....<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-laser-refractive-surgery\/lasik-eye-surgery-5-myths-and-facts\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-laser-refractive-surgery\/lasik-eye-surgery-5-myths-and-facts\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lasik1-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lasik1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lasik1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lasik1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/lasik1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t    \t<li>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-laser-refractive-surgery\/guide-to-implantable-contact-lenses\/\">Guide to Implantable Contact Lenses<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\">Have you been told you cannot have laser eye surgery? ICLs may be the solution. If you are considering laser vision correction surgery, an implantable contact lens (ICL) could be an option to provide you with the best vision....<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-laser-refractive-surgery\/guide-to-implantable-contact-lenses\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-laser-refractive-surgery\/guide-to-implantable-contact-lenses\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/icl1-300x300.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/icl1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/icl1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/icl1.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t    \t<li>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-laser-refractive-surgery\/alternatives-to-lasik\/\">Alternatives to LASIK<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\">If you are thinking of LASIK eye surgery, there are many alternatives that could be better suited for your eyes.\u00a0 Many people are seeking the...<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-laser-refractive-surgery\/alternatives-to-lasik\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-laser-refractive-surgery\/alternatives-to-lasik\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Man20Sunglasses20Outdoors201280x853_preview1-1024x682-1-300x200.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Man20Sunglasses20Outdoors201280x853_preview1-1024x682-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Man20Sunglasses20Outdoors201280x853_preview1-1024x682-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Man20Sunglasses20Outdoors201280x853_preview1-1024x682-1-640x427.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Man20Sunglasses20Outdoors201280x853_preview1-1024x682-1.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t    \t<li>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-laser-refractive-surgery\/dry-eyes-after-lasik\/\">Dry Eyes After LASIK<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\">Dry eye syndrome is the most common side effect of LASIK, affecting 9 out 10 people. LASIK is the most frequently performed laser refractive eye...<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-laser-refractive-surgery\/dry-eyes-after-lasik\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-laser-refractive-surgery\/dry-eyes-after-lasik\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/chorus-close-up-blue-eye_640x640-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/chorus-close-up-blue-eye_640x640-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/chorus-close-up-blue-eye_640x640-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/chorus-close-up-blue-eye_640x640-427x427.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/chorus-close-up-blue-eye_640x640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t    \t<li>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-laser-refractive-surgery\/5-benefits-of-lasik-surgery\/\">5 Benefits of LASIK Surgery<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\">Not sure if LASIK is right for you? Read why most people choose LASIK for vision correction. For many people who dislike wearing glasses or...<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-laser-refractive-surgery\/5-benefits-of-lasik-surgery\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-laser-refractive-surgery\/5-benefits-of-lasik-surgery\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/close-up-of-an-eye-with-slice-of-rainbow-light-over-it-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/close-up-of-an-eye-with-slice-of-rainbow-light-over-it-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/close-up-of-an-eye-with-slice-of-rainbow-light-over-it-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/close-up-of-an-eye-with-slice-of-rainbow-light-over-it-427x427.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/close-up-of-an-eye-with-slice-of-rainbow-light-over-it.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t    \n\t\t\t    \t<li>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"article-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-laser-refractive-surgery\/what-to-do-if-lasik-is-not-an-option\/\">What to Do if LASIK Is Not an Option?<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-summary\">Have you been told you don\u2019t qualify for LASIK eye surgery? Consider these alternative methods of vision correction instead. LASIK surgery has become increasingly popular...<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t\t<div class=\"article-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-laser-refractive-surgery\/what-to-do-if-lasik-is-not-an-option\/\" class=\"button\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"article-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-laser-refractive-surgery\/what-to-do-if-lasik-is-not-an-option\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/woman-friends-smiling-with-sunglasses-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/woman-friends-smiling-with-sunglasses-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/woman-friends-smiling-with-sunglasses-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/woman-friends-smiling-with-sunglasses-427x427.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/woman-friends-smiling-with-sunglasses.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t    <\/ul><\/div>\n\t\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Laser refractive surgery can remove the need to rely on glasses or contact lenses, giving you natural clear and comfortable sight. 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