Does Laser Eye Surgery Last for Life?

It is a very persistent myth, people thinking that LASIK is not permanent and that it may only last a few years. The reality is, LASIK permanently corrects the vision prescription – your nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism – that you come in with to have the procedure.

Does laser eye surgery last forever?

The effects of laser eye surgery generally last for life, but a small percentage of patients might experience regression and therefore benefit from an enhancement or secondary procedure.

How long do laser eyes last?

While it's not possible to treat future visual problems with laser eye surgery, procedures like LASIK provide patients with a permanent correction to their eye prescription. The effects of laser eye surgery last forever, permanently adjusting the shape of your eyes so as to enable them to focus light correctly.