Risk of Infection from LASIK vs. Contacts

Lance Kugler, MDDecember 30, 2011 General Eye Questions, Refractive Surgery

Eye infections are a burdensome complication that no one enjoys. For this reason, many people are hesitant about undergoing surgery. Believe it or not, choosing corrective vision lenses over LASIK eye surgery can actually put you at a greater risk for infection. A study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology found that the cumulative annual...... Read more