I had LASIK laser vision correction a few years back. Why is it, that now I need reading glasses? Does LASIK wear off?
The correct answer is no. It didn’t wear off, that’s not how it works. LASIK and its predecessor, PRK improve your vision by making permanent changes to your cornea, the transparent layer that forms the front of your eyes.
You’ve been thinking about LASIK a lot lately, particularly after you lost a contact lens at the very beginning of your last weekend getaway. Thankfully, your backup lenses were stored safely…on your bathroom counter *sigh.*
But then you find out your friend’s mom had LASIK many years ago — and now she needs glasses to read. You thought LASIK meant you could ditch your contacts and glasses forever. So, what gives?
