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If you’re reading this article, you probably know someone who has poor eyesight or suffer from it yourself. We’re here to tell you that yes, there is a path to 20/20 vision, but it’s not for everyone. Rigorous screening is necessary in determining LASIK’s viability for you. The procedure takes approximately 2-3 hours, as doctors map out the complete anatomy of your eye. But it’s worth it if you pass, because LASIK can change your life.

LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis or in simpler terms, laser eye surgery. It is a type of corrective surgery that addresses near-sightedness, far-sightedness, and astigmatism. The procedure involves cutting a small flap into the outermost layer of the eye so the laser can access the cornea. And depending on your eye-condition, your cornea will be reshaped. These all sound complicated, but depending on the tools used, the whole process will take 30 seconds per eye at the shortest and 10 minutes at the longest. Recovery will take 1-2 hours, but sensitivity will remain for a few weeks.

Back in the late 1990s, when LASIK was starting out, up to 5% of people experienced problems stemming from the procedure. But this number has decreased significantly. According to recent studies, the risk of serious complications from LASIK eye surgery is less than 1%. And a review of LASIK around the world showed that 95% of people who had underwent LASIK surgery from 1995-2003 were satisfied with their results.

If it makes you feel better, the US Army has been giving soldiers laser eye surgery to decrease their dependence on corrective lenses. At the same time, they have been monitoring its results—only 1 in 112,500 patients across 8 years had to be retired for medical reasons as a result of the surgery.

The price of LASIK in the Philippines varies from P65,000 to P140,000 depending on the technology. This is a small price to pay if you consider the value it will add to your life.

Shinagawa and the Asian Eye Institute are both reputable firms in the LASIK business. Reviews are positive across the board from their services to their results.