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The first LASIK was done in 1989. Today it is considered to be an established medical procedure with much research to back its efficacy, stability and safety

In order to answer this question, it is best to define “success” in LASIK surgeries first.

Keep in mind that LASIK is almost always an elective surgical procedure with no pressing medical need to have it done. It also means that you can choose where and when to go for it. The alternatives of wearing spectacles or contact lenses should always be considered first before surgery.

While LASIK is commonly considered by most refractive surgeons around the world as the overall procedure of choice for permanent surgical correction of myopia, like all surgeries, it does come with risks and potential complications.

In Singapore, eye LASIK surgery has gathered a lot of interests and inquiries due to its safe and effective reputation. Similar to the concern of stitches (which is not required for LASIK surgery), another question that is frequently asked is if bandage is needed after the surgery

In Singapore, LASIK surgery has been more and more popular as an alternative of glasses and contact lens, although its surgical nature still sounds scary to some. One of the biggest fear and misconception is that the healing process might involve stitches – which is not the case at all.

There are still a lot of questions that people have for the surgery, for example, one of the most common questions is that what happens if there’s a power failure in the middle of the surgery?

One of the most common questions about LASIK in Singapore, and perhaps the world is that people are worried that they might blink during the procedure, and that might lead to unfortunate outcomes. The good news is, for most people, this is not really a major concern that you should be worried about.

When it comes to refractive surgeries, one of the most frequently asked questions about laser eye surgery in Singapore is “Is it painful?”. When it comes to LASIK, the answer is no.