If you are one of those guys who is just tired and fed up of wearing glasses and for some reason you don't find contact lens too comfortable, then eye surgery might just be the best choice available to you. With glasses you have to wear them everywhere all the time.

You can't take them off on a damp day even if they turn foggy at times. Then on a sunny day you have to shift to a prescription sunglass because the normal ones wouldn't work for you. Such constant companionship with your glasses can be tiring to say the least. If you are seriously thinking to go for lasik, your days of wearing glasses are now numbered.

Studies reveal that the operation is successful almost to the tune of 95% which is quite a commendable rate of success. But are you eligible for the surgery?

For this eye surgery to be performed one must be above 21 years of age. If someone is below 21 years, no matter how bad his or her condition is, the person wouldn't be considered ready by optometrists for the surgery. If you are a person who is into some kind of contact sports and your future depended on playing that sport, then surgery is definitely not an option for you.

Eye surgery comes with its own set of risks and they should always be considered seriously before you actually sign-up for an operation. Problems that might be caused due to this operation are double vision, glare, and halo. One's nighttime vision can also be affected, especially for certain operation procedures. Even permanent blurry vision and diminished contrast may be the effects of surgery. It is not implied that eye surgery is a high-risk operation. But you should know the facts beforehand.

Because it is an irreversible process this surgery wouldn't be covered by most insurance plans. However you also have the option of availing the various finance schemes that help you out in paying the costs of the operation.

The costs depend on a few factors. First of all the process you and your surgeon settle on. The more advance a process you go for the more expensive it will be for you. Also the expertise of your surgeon will determine how much he will be charging for the eye surgery.

Laser eye surgery is virtually pain free as the cornea is anesthetized using special drops. There may be mild discomfort when the anesthetic wears off but this irritation should be minor and last only a few hours. Laser vision correction is a very quick procedure which can take between 15 and 40 seconds.

Most patients notice an improvement within 3 to 5 days of having laser eye surgery. So whether you choose lasik eye surgery or any other type or procedure, make sure to do your research and consult a reputable clinic. It is critical that before undertaking anything like this, you are well educated and can go in with confidence.