LASIK is the most popular refractive surgery in the United States. However, despite its popularity, a considerable amount of misinformation persists, casting a shadow on potential candidates’ willingness to pursue treatment. It’s crucial to grasp the truth: LASIK is a safe procedure with exceptional success rates. This outpatient procedure is not only safe and painless, but fast, requiring only around 15 minutes per eye. A significant majority of LASIK recipients achieve 20/20 vision, often experiencing immediate results after the procedure.

Despite the availability of LASIK, a substantial percentage of the population continues to rely on glasses or contacts. But what factors hinder more individuals from embracing the LASIK solution? To understand this, Dr. Horn discusses some commonly held LASIK misconceptions in the video below.