There have been several studies between 2006 and 2021 that have compared the safety and outcomes of contact lenses and LASIK eye surgery. Here are a few examples:
- A 2016 study published in the journal Ophthalmology compared the visual satisfaction of contact lens wearers and LASIK patients. The study found that, after three years, LASIK patients reported higher satisfaction levels than contact lens wearers, with fewer vision-related issues and a lower incidence of eye infections.
- A 2019 meta-analysis published in the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery examined the safety, efficacy, and predictability of LASIK for myopia (nearsightedness). The study analyzed data from 97 peer-reviewed articles, concluding that LASIK demonstrated excellent safety and effectiveness for correcting myopia.
- A 2017 study published in the journal Eye & Contact Lens compared the long-term risk of corneal infections (microbial keratitis) between contact lens wearers and patients who had undergone LASIK. The study found that the risk of microbial keratitis was higher among contact lens wearers, particularly those who wore extended-wear lenses or slept in their lenses.
- there have been several studies between 2006 and 2021 that have compared the safety and outcomes of contact lenses and LASIK eye surgery. Here are a few examples:
- A 2016 study published in the journal Ophthalmology compared the visual satisfaction of contact lens wearers and LASIK patients. The study found that, after three years, LASIK patients reported higher satisfaction levels than contact lens wearers, with fewer vision-related issues and a lower incidence of eye infections.
- A 2019 meta-analysis published in the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery examined the safety, efficacy, and predictability of LASIK for myopia (nearsightedness). The study analyzed data from 97 peer-reviewed articles, concluding that LASIK demonstrated excellent safety and effectiveness for correcting myopia.
- A 2017 study published in the journal Eye & Contact Lens compared the long-term risk of corneal infections (microbial keratitis) between contact lens wearers and patients who had undergone LASIK. The study found that the risk of microbial keratitis was higher among contact lens wearers, particularly those who wore extended-wear lenses or slept in their lenses.
- These studies suggest that both LASIK and contact lens use are generally safe and effective for vision correction. However, LASIK may have some advantages in terms of long-term satisfaction, reduced risk of eye infections, and fewer vision-related issues when compared to contact lens use.
These studies suggest that both LASIK and contact lens use are generally safe and effective for vision correction. However, LASIK eye surgery may have some advantages in terms of long-term satisfaction, reduced risk of eye infections, and fewer vision-related issues when compared to contact lens use.
