The LASIK Surgeons at SoCal Eye are committed to answering all questions to ensure that patients are fully comfortable with their care.
Can you still wear glasses with LASIK?
Whether you’ll need glasses or contacts after LASIK depends on several factors, including your age, vision, and how well your eyes respond to the procedure. In most cases, LASIK significantly reduces or eliminates the need for corrective lenses. Many patients experience clear vision without the need for glasses or contacts after surgery.
However, there are situations where some individuals may still need glasses or contacts:
- If you have a high prescription, LASIK might not fully correct your vision, and you could require glasses for specific tasks, such as reading or driving at night. Additionally, some people may experience mild regression, where their vision slightly worsens over time, though this is relatively uncommon.
- If you’re over 40, presbyopia (age-related difficulty focusing on close objects) can still occur even after LASIK. This means you might need reading glasses, especially for up-close work. LASIK doesn’t prevent the natural aging process of the eyes, so while distance vision may be excellent, reading glasses might be necessary later on.
It is possible for patients to undergo an enhancement procedure if their vision changes significantly after LASIK. This is typically a simple follow-up to refine the results.
Overall, LASIK offers a high likelihood of freedom from glasses or contacts, but some patients may still need them in certain situations or later in life.
SoCal Eye LASIK Long Beach
Will I need glasses and contacts after LASIK?
All treatment begins with a Consultation with a SoCal Eye LASIK Specialist or LASIK Surgeon in Long Beach. For LASIK Treatment in Long Beach, Schedule an Appointment today at (562) 531-2020 or send us an Online Consultation Request
