What are the laser eye surgery risks?

People are often anxious about having surgery, even if it is a standard and safe procedure. A popular question we get from our patients is “what are the vision correction risks?”

Vision correction surgery is one of the most common procedures performed worldwide1https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/medical-articles/vision-correction-an-overview-of-the-most-common-and-most-effective-procedures, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t any risk involved. In fact, any surgery has some inherent risk.

You can trust us to minimize those risks as much as possible. We have a lot of experience performing vision correction surgery, so you can be confident that you’re in good hands. We share more details about laser eye surgery risks here.

Take a free self-test with us to see if you’re a suitable candidate for vision correction surgery.

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Find out if you are suitable for vision correction

Not everyone is eligible for vision correction surgery.

Find out if you could benefit from this life changing surgery by taking the quick self-suitability quiz below:

Our most popular procedures

  • SMILE Pro

  • LASIK
  • SmartSurfACE (a form of PRK)
  • Lens replacement
  • Lifestyle cataract surgery

Discover if you can be free from glasses and contact lenses

The best way to find out if laser eye treatment is right for you is to have a free assessment. We’ll examine your eyes and you’ll get a clear answer from our experts on your suitability and laser vision correction options.

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.

I am passionate about helping patients transform their lives. I look forward to spending time with you at our gorgeous eye clinic in the heart of Adelaide to see whether you could gain exceptional vision without the need for glasses or contacts.

Dr Aanchal Gupta

MBBS, M.Med. (Ophth. Sci.), Grad. Dip. (Refract. Surg.), FRANZCO
Expert Laser Eye and Cataract Surgeon