Laser eye surgery can provide very sharp vision, but even excellent results are not optically perfect, so the answer depends on how precise your needs are.
When it can work well
Many people who rely on detailed vision for work or hobbies are happy after surgery, provided their eyes are healthy and expectations are realistic.
- Stable prescription and healthy cornea, lens, and retina
- Careful measurement to choose the most accurate treatment profile
- Understanding that tiny residual prescriptions or mild halos are still possible
- Willingness to use light glasses for rare tasks where absolute precision is essential
- Regular follow‑up to fine‑tune dryness and any small prescription changes
Situations where it may not suit
If your role demands flawless optical quality with no tolerance for side‑effects, remaining in glasses or contacts may be safer.
- Pilots, surgeons, or professional shooters who cannot accept subtle glare or contrast loss
- Perfectionist personalities who find small imperfections very distressing
- Existing eye disease that already limits best‑corrected vision
- Very large pupils or high prescriptions that increase the chance of night‑time phenomena
- Preference to preserve the cornea untouched if results with glasses are already excellent
