The 12-year data from the FDA study of the original PRK and LASIK, as well as other studies, show that Lasik does not “wear off”. Refractions remain very constant over the years. Indeed, Dr. Richard Carlin’s late enhancement rate after LASIK has remained around 1% which, admittedly, is why we can offer FREE ENHANCEMENTS for life for all our Lasik patients!
There are two main reasons for the perception by some that Lasik can “wear off”:
- As we age the eye’s lens hardens. So during our 40s, it is unable to focus for near requiring the use of reading glasses.
- As we age cataracts and other conditions occur, which may need to be addressed.
It is NOT the cornea that changes after Lasik but the lens or other parts of the eye.
Contact Diana, our Vision Correction Facilitator, at 770.979.2020 x226 for more information about Lasik.
Dr. Carlin is a highly experienced, board-certified ophthalmologist and Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology with more than five decades of experience in vision care and surgical innovation. A graduate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, he completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Michigan before serving in the United States Navy in Key West, Florida. In 1977, he founded CarlinVision and has since built a longstanding reputation for excellence in LASIK, cataract surgery, refractive procedures, and cosmetic eyelid surgery. Throughout his career, Dr. Carlin has completed more than 11,000 procedures and remains at the forefront of advanced laser and refractive technologies. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and an active member of multiple leading professional organizations, reflecting his enduring commitment to clinical excellence and patient care.