Wearing glasses or contact lenses can be such a pain. For some people who have really poor vision, laser eye surgery has become a very popular alternative to lenses of any kind. A laser is used to cut and reshape the cornea, the transparent layer that forms the front of the eye. Changing the shape of the cornea can improve vision ultimately rendering glasses or contacts unnecessary. Laser surgery was approved by the FDA in the late 90s and since then over 800,000 people have opted to have their corneas transfigured using the technique. How many of them were satisfied with the results? To find out read more.

Only about 95 percent were happy with the results. That's because five to ten percent of patients still need to have their vision fine-tuned after the initial surgery. Other patients experienced after effects like: dry eyes, double vision, decreased contrast sensitivity, and decreased night vision. Some even experience seeing halos around lights and neon signs, and not every patient will end up with 20/20 vision as you may assume. Between 1998 and 2006, 140 negative reports were filed with the FDA prompting them to schedule performing a study to review whether or not this type of surgery is improving patients' lives.

Another thing, most insurance companies don't cover this elective surgery, so you may end up spending between $3,000 and $5,000 out of pocket per eye. Considering how important the sense of sight is to me, I think I'll stick to my glasses and contacts. What about you, would you ever consider getting this surgery? Do you know anyone who has? Were they happy with the results? Share your stories in the comment section below.

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