How long do the effects of AK last for?
As far as we know the effects are permanent. But, the eyes are subject to change over time so further surgery may be needed.
This procedure cannot guarantee unaided vision: by that we mean, vision without glasses or contact lenses. It can reduce astigmatism but cannot eliminate it completely.
Further surgery in the shape of LASIK is required to achieve perfect eyesight.
What often happens is that the surgeon will carry out AK and then wait for 3 months or so before performing LASIK.
AK Eye Surgery Guide:
- What is ‘AK?’
- How does it differ from laser eye procedures such as LASIK?
- Who should consider AK?
- What are the risks of AK?
- What are the benefits of AK?
- What should I ask the surgeon at the consultation?
- How much does AK cost?
- What is the AK procedure?
- How long do the effects of AK last for?
- What does recovery from AK involve?
LASER EYE SURGRY GUIDE
- Laser Eye Surgery
- LASIK Eye Surgery
- Wavefront LASIK Eye Surgery
- EPI LASIK Eye Surgery
- IntraLase LASIK Eye Surgery
- Z-LASIK Eye Surgery
- PRK Eye Surgery
- LASEK Eye Surgery
- LTK Laser Eye Surgery
- PTK Eye Surgery
OTHER EYE SURGERY
- RK Eye Surgery
- AK Eye Surgery
- CK Eye Surgery
- CLE/RLE Eye Surgery
- INTACS Eye Surgery
- Cross Linking Eye Surgery
- Blended Vision Eye Surgery
- Lens Implants
- IOL Eye Surgery