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.
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:
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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 team on your suitability and laser vision correction options.


Hi, I’m Dr Aanchal Gupta, a specialist laser eye and cataract surgeon in Adelaide.
For more than 15 years, I have had the privilege of helping thousands of patients achieve clearer vision and greater freedom from glasses and contact lenses, having performed more than 15,000 eye procedures.
Vision correction requires precision, experience and sound clinical judgement. Achieving consistently excellent outcomes depends not only on advanced technology, but also on the expertise of the surgeon using it.
I understand that choosing eye surgery is an important decision. Every person’s eyes—and visual needs—are different, so treatment should be carefully tailored to your eye health, lifestyle and goals.
Your complimentary initial assessment is an opportunity to explore your suitability, learn about the options available and have your questions answered without obligation.
I look forward to welcoming you to IVISION LASER in Adelaide and helping you discover what may be possible for your vision.
Dr Aanchal Gupta
MBBS, M.Med. (Ophth. Sci.), Grad. Dip. (Refract. Surg.), FRANZCO, FWCRS&VS
Specialist Laser Eye and Cataract Surgeon
