How long will vision correction results last?

A lot of people are hesitant to get vision correction surgery because they’re afraid that the results won’t last. They’ve heard horror stories about people who had surgery and then had to go through it again a few years later.

It’s understandable to be worried about this. After all, you don’t want to spend all that money on surgery and have the results wear off after a year or two.1Ekktet Chansue et al, Efficacy, predictability and safety of small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE),2, Article number 14, Published: 31 August 2015

Are vision correction results permanent?

Vision correction surgery is permanent for the symptoms of short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism. You will see clearly for the rest of your life until your eyes age, just like everyone else.2Blum, M. et al. (2016a) Five-year results of small incision lenticule extraction (Relex Smile), British Journal of Ophthalmology. If you’re middle-aged already and have lens replacement surgery, there is no chance of developing presbyopia or cataracts down the road.

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Hi, I’m Dr Aanchal Gupta, your laser and cataract surgeon in Adelaide

Over the past 10 years, I’ve had the joy of helping thousands of patients of all ages gain clear vision and freedom from glasses and contact lenses.

Laser eye surgery is a skill. Performing vision correction at a world-class standard hinges upon the expertise of your surgeon and their access to state-of-the-art tools.

I understand that getting eye surgery is a serious decision. Your eyes are unique and you should demand a custom solution tailored to your needs, lifestyle and goals. That’s why we offer a free appointment so we can meet and I can take the time to answer your questions and talk through any concerns you have.

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