Risk of infection higher with contact lenses than with LASIK surgery

Lance Kugler, MDMay 4, 2011 General Eye Questions, Refractive Surgery

There are many studies in the scientific literature that show that LASIK is safer than contact lenses. One such study found that the cumulative annual risk of infection with contact lens wear is 18/10000 (0.18%). The risk of infection following LASIK is 1/2000 (0.05%). Therefore, the risk of infection is 180 times greater with contact... Read... Read more

Allergy sufferers find relief after LASIK surgery

Lance Kugler, MDApril 1, 2011 General Eye Questions, Refractive Surgery, Research

Now that spring allergy season is upon us, we are reminded of how common it is for allergy suffers to have difficulty wearing contact lenses comfortably. In fact, allergy-related contact lens intolerance is one of the most common reasons that people seek LASIK surgery. Although LASIK does not cure the allergy problem, it can eliminate... Read... Read more

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Risk of infection higher with contact lenses than with LASIK surgery

Allergy sufferers find relief after LASIK surgery

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