Originally Posted by
DakarM
... i haven't read that cataract is a big risk factor when getting lasik. any links you have please post it. i want to read it. from what i understand, it's no greater than the rest of population. meaning some people are more prone to cataract already and it could be these people also have poor vision and getting lasik.
Fair point; I've yet to find a conclusive study linking the two either.
Since the underlying causes are still under study, I think it'll be a while until that risk factor is nailed down.
But there have been studies on post operative macular degeneration
[link]. While the rate of MD is still low (> 0.2%) it's a bigger annoyance IMO than a pair of glasses.
Originally Posted by Chefboiali
:happysad:
I'm a photographer and spend 8+ hours a day doing color corrections. It's a novel idea, and it works for LOTS of people. I'm just scared.
:werd:
I'm risk averse by nature when the stakes are this high.
I just want to have all the risks covered when it comes to something so vital.