Lasik Myths
Dr. Josh Cohen is breaking down the top 5 myths he hears every day about LASIK eye surgery — and why most of them simply aren’t true. 🔍 Myth #1: "LASIK doesn’t last." ✅ Truth: LASIK permanently reshapes the cornea. For most people, the results last decades. 🔍 Myth #2: "It can’t treat astigmatism." ✅ Truth: Modern LASIK can treat even high levels of astigmatism — often better than glasses or contacts. 🔍 Myth #3: "It won’t help with reading vision." ✅ Truth: LASIK can address presbyopia with techniques like monovision, giving patients freedom from readers. 🔍 Myth #4: "The procedure is painful." ✅ Truth: Most patients feel pressure but no pain. The entire procedure takes just 10-15 minutes. 🔍 Myth #5: "LASIK isn’t safe." ✅ Truth: LASIK is one of the most studied elective procedures in the world — with a 99%+ satisfaction rate. Dr. Cohen even had LASIK himself over 20 years ago and still sees better than 20/20 today. 👁️✨ If you've ever wondered if LASIK is right for you, make sure you're working with facts — not fear and as always consult with a #BoardCertified Ophthalmologist References: Sandoval HP, Donnenfeld ED, Kohnen T, Lindstrom RL, Potvin R, Tremblay DM, Solomon KD. Modern laser in situ keratomileusis outcomes. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2016 Aug;42(8):1224-34. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2016.07.012. PMID: 27531300. Solomon KD, Fernández de Castro LE, Sandoval HP, Biber JM, Groat B, Neff KD, Ying MS, French JW, Donnenfeld ED, Lindstrom RL; Joint LASIK Study Task Force. LASIK world literature review: quality of life and patient satisfaction. Ophthalmology. 2009 Apr;116(4):691-701. doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2008.12.037. PMID: 19344821. Joffe SN. The 25th Anniversary of Laser Vision Correction in the United States. Clin Ophthalmol. 2021 Mar 17;15:1163-1172. doi: 10.2147/OPTH.S299752. PMID: 33762815; PMCID: PMC7982707.
