I've had glasses ever since I was eight years old, and at that time, the doctor said we had waited too long before getting them. So when my mom suggested that she pay for LASIK surgery for my graduation present, I was ecstatic! To be able to see my toes without the aid of glasses seemed too good to be true. We then made an appointment with the most respected eye surgeon in town, because I'm not trusting my vision with just anyone. He had performed her LASIK eye surgery ten years ago and she is now at 20/20 in one eye and 20/15 in the other.

When we need assistance with our sight the usual aids we use are glasses in the form of frame or contact lenses.

There are a number of reasons why they are inconvenient. They become outdated; they are easily lost; they are easily broken and at times they aren't attractive.

The medical profession's answer to this dilemma has been LASIK "Laser Eye Surgery."

What is Laser Eye Surgery?

LASIK has been around for a little over 10 years; does that mean it is safe? Not 100% because there is no long term scientific evidence over LASIK. The personal choice as to whether the benefits outweigh the risks are in the Eye of the beholder (pun intended!)

Whether or not you need LASIK is not the issue, for most people it is a luxury surgery to have, such as reconstructive nose surgery, or implants in your bum. But do the benefits outweigh the risks? In this article we will review the pros and cons, and if the procedure will be right for you.