What is LASIK eye surgery good for?
If you wear glasses or contacts, you might be wondering: "Is LASIK right for me?"
Let’s talk about what LASIK eye surgery is good for.
LASIK is great for correcting common vision problems
These are called refractive errors. LASIK can treat:
- Short-sightedness (myopia): When you can see up close but distant objects are blurry
- Long-sightedness (hyperopia): When you can see far away but struggle to see things close up
- Astigmatism: When your eye shape causes blurred vision at all distances.
By reshaping the cornea (the clear front part of the eye), LASIK helps light focus Accurately on your retina.
Result? Clearer vision without glasses or contacts.
Who benefits most from LASIK?
- People frustrated with wearing glasses and contacts
- People with stable prescriptions (no big changes in the last year)
- People who want a more active, glasses-free lifestyle.
If your prescription is within a treatable range and your eyes are healthy, LASIK could be a good fit.
What LASIK isn’t for
LASIK doesn’t prevent age-related changes like presbyopia (the need for reading glasses after 40).
However, options like Presbyond may be available to help with that.
LASIK also isn’t recommended if you have certain eye diseases or unstable vision.
That’s why a thorough consultation is important.
What about cataracts?
Cataracts are a different issue. LASIK can’t treat cataracts.
If cataracts are a concern, lens replacement surgery may be a better option.
How good are the results?
Very good!
Studies show that over 95% of people who have LASIK are happy with their results. Most people achieve 20/20 vision—or better.
Plus, LASIK has a strong safety track record after decades of use.
Is LASIK permanent?
Yes, some natural vision changes can happen over time (especially with aging), but the reshaping of your cornea is permanent.
Ready to find out if LASIK is good for you?
Start by taking our self-test. It only takes a minute!
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Not everyone is eligible for vision correction surgery.
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Hi, I’m Daemon McClunan
I’m proud to be the founder of both Atlantic Eye Centre, an eye specialist centre, and LIQID Medical Pty, a biotech company. My passion for research and innovation has led me to create four patented devices, and receive awards during my specialist training.
With a medical degree from Stellenbosch University, a specialist degree from the University of Cape Town, and experience working in Laser Eye Surgery centres in Canada, Germany, India and London, I’m dedicated to providing dedicated, patient-centred care.
Beyond the clinic, I’ve embarked on humanitarian missions, travelling over 15,000km by motorbike to provide rural eye screenings. In my downtime, I love mountain biking, diving, and spending quality time with my family.
My goal is for every patient to feel genuinely informed, comfortable, and well cared for – from their first conversation right through to their last post-operative visit.
Dr Daemon McClunan
MBChB(SU), DipOphth(SA), MMed(UCT), FcOphth(SA)
