Laser surgical approaches such as LASIK provide effective results in eye disorders due to refractive errors that we commonly encounter. Yes, the method is effective and fast, but we know that there are parts that raise questions about the aftermath of the process. From time to time, we share with you the answers we have prepared for these questions in our blog content. In this content, we will answer the question ‘Does the eye number increase after LASIK?’, which is one of the frequently encountered questions.
As always, while answering the question, let us also state that we will benefit from scientific researches on this subject.
Does the eye number continue to increase after LASIK?
There is a good research published on Pubmed on the subject. In the research, 30,167 eyes are evaluated.
Of course, evaluation is made on eyes that have undergone LASIK operation. Since the research conducted between 2007-2015 is a long-term research, the results are a little more important.
After more than 30,000 eyes were followed up, the rate of progressive progression of the number and worsening of the eye number was determined to be only 0.033%. This means that the rate of progressive deterioration of the number is 3.3% per 10 thousand. Based on the research, we can say that it is very unlikely that the eye number will increase again after LASIK.
So Why Is There An Increase In Eye Number?
Here again, research results reveal the answer. There are common risk factors in a small number of eyes where the eye number rises again after the operation.
Common Risk Factors;
- Thin cornea
- Topographical irregularities on the corneal surface
We can say that these risk factors are factors. Of course, your doctor will evaluate your eye in detail against all these risk factors before LASIK surgery. New measurement devices provided by technological developments minimise the risks in this regard.
Conclusion
Even if there is an effect of various risk factors (thin cornea), research shows that the possibility of an increase in eye number after LASIK is very low. Detailed measurements are made before the operation against risk factors. When we look at it this way, we can evaluate that the risks are negligibly low.
Source
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30359155/
