Almost every patient who comes to me for glasses removal surgery says the same thing:
Doctor, I really want to get rid of my glasses… but I’m scared.
And that fear is completely natural. People usually have many questions in their mind, but they hesitate to ask them openly. Let’s talk about the most common ones honestly.
Are there any side effects of LASIK surgery?
LASIK is a very safe procedure when done after proper evaluation and by an experienced surgeon. Like any medical procedure, it can have temporary side effects such as dryness, mild irritation, light sensitivity, or glare, especially in the first few weeks.
Serious complications are rare, and most side effects are temporary and manageable with proper care and follow-up.
The key is proper patient selection and correct testing before surgery. Not everyone is suitable for LASIK, and that’s why detailed eye evaluation is essential.
Is LASIK 100% successful?
No medical procedure in the world is 100% guaranteed, and LASIK is no exception.
But LASIK has a very high success rate when done in the right candidate. Most patients achieve excellent vision and become independent of glasses for daily activities.
Success depends on:
Eye thickness and shape
Type and number of spectacle power
Eye health
Technology used
Surgeon’s experience
So the goal is not “guarantee”, but safety, accuracy, and realistic expectations.
Will LASIK be painful?
This is one of the biggest fears.
The answer is simple: LASIK is not painful.
The procedure is done with numbing eye drops. You may feel mild pressure, but not pain. The surgery itself takes only a few minutes per eye. After the procedure, there may be mild watering or irritation for a few hours, which settles quickly.
Most patients say:
Doctor, it was much easier than I imagined.
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LASIK corrects your current refractive power (minus, plus, or cylindrical power).
Most patients enjoy long-term freedom from glasses for distance vision.
However, age-related changes still happen. After the age of 40–45, everyone develops presbyopia (near vision problem), and reading glasses may be needed, whether you had LASIK or not.
So the honest answer is:
LASIK gives long-term freedom from distance glasses, but reading glasses in later age are natural, not a LASIK failure.
A simple and honest message
LASIK is not magic, but it is a safe, effective, and life-changing procedure for the right patient. It can reduce or eliminate dependence on glasses, improve confidence, and improve quality of life.
The most important part is not the surgery, it is the pre-surgery evaluation and right patient selection.
If you’re thinking about removing your glasses, get a proper eye check-up, ask questions, and take an informed decision. Fear reduces when you understand the process clearly.
Dr. Sonal Hinge
Cataract & Refractive Eye Surgeon
EyeLens Hospital, Seawoods, Navi Mumbai
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