A new all-laser eye surgery appears to be safe and effective for the treatment of nearsightedness. Called femtosecond lenticule extraction (FLEx), the investigational procedure uses a different type of laser than the excimer laser used for LASIK. 

A new long-term study shows that LASIK performed to correct farsightedness remains safe and effective five years after surgery. 

Anyone considering LASIK or other vision correction surgery should understand the risks and potential complications of these elective procedures. In this LSN exclusive article, we outline some key research findings about LASIK risks and complications.  

Over 95% of LASIK patients worldwide are satisfied with their vision after the procedure, according to a review of the current scientific literature published about LASIK. The global study was the first of its kind, according to the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS). 

Though most patients are very pleased with their eyesight after LASIK, some are bothered by reduced clarity, glare and halos around lights. A new "hybrid" contact lens appears to solve post-LASIK vision problems that can't be corrected with additional surgery. 

Over 40 and having trouble reading the newspaper and other fine print? This normal age-related vision problem is called presbyopia and usually becomes noticeable in our mid-40s. Two emerging eye surgeries promise to correct your eyesight for driving and reduce your need for reading glasses, too. 

Most people who have LASIK are very pleased with their new vision without glasses. But in some cases, a person may feel their eyesight isn’t as distinct after surgery as it was with eyeglasses or contact lenses prior to LASIK. A California company has developed a new type of eyeglass lens - called iZon High Resolution Lenses - that can help. 

So which is safer: LASIK surgery or wearing contact lenses? A recent survey suggests a large percentage of contact lens wearers don't clean and disinfect their lenses properly. This increases the risk of vision-threatening eye infections, and may make LASIK a safer option than contact lenses in the long run.