7. “LASIK is such a new technology that we don’t know what the long-term outcomes might be.” Kara, London
LASIK was first developed in the early 1980s and approved in both the USA and Europe by the early 90s.
Since then more than 35 million procedures have been carried out. Studies have now demonstrated that LASIK is a safe and effective treatment for eyes with no unexpected long-term complications associated with it. So whilst the early recipients of LASIK where taking a slight risk not knowing what the future might hold for them, patients today can be assured that it is a safe procedure.