We can say that laser eye surgery is one of the most preferred solutions to eliminate vision problems and provide clear vision. Most of the time, the person’s vision starts to improve immediately after the operation, and when the healing process is completed, the targeted visual improvement is expected to be achieved. But is a single laser eye surgery enough to improve vision? Can a second laser eye surgery be performed?
In which cases is a second laser eye surgery performed? Is it necessary?
To answer the question, we need to make a detailed evaluation. Yes, it is possible to have laser eye surgery for the second time in some cases. Let’s talk about these situations first.
- Significant Change in Eye Defect: It may be possible to see that the refractive error in the eye changes over time. If a refractive error that may occur again will come to a level that will affect clear vision in the eye, then a laser may be considered again.
- Failure to get the desired efficiency from the first surgery: Although it is a very rare situation, sometimes the targeted level of improvement in vision may not occur after the first operation. In such cases, your doctor may request a second operation.
Yes, it is possible to be laser for the second time. The rare conditions mentioned above can also be shown as the main reasons. But let’s not go without mentioning that the eye condition must be examined in detail in order to be laser for the second time.
All criteria such as evaluation of the shape of the cornea, whether there is sufficient thickness in the cornea or not must be examined. If all the conditions are appropriate, then it may be decided to re-operate the person.
