[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/can-you-have-laser-eye-surgery-twice\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/can-you-have-laser-eye-surgery-twice\/","headline":"Can you have laser eye surgery twice?","name":"Can you have laser eye surgery twice?","description":"Can you have laser eye surgery more than once? Yes\u2014in some cases. Find out when a second treatment is safe and effective in our new blog post.","datePublished":"2025-05-08","dateModified":"2025-05-08","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/author\/rob-boyce\/#Person","name":"Rob Boyce","url":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/author\/rob-boyce\/","identifier":9,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c9846fd11cd044ab0ec0e33a2361f656c028074a313ce4115c0a94c2af623528?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c9846fd11cd044ab0ec0e33a2361f656c028074a313ce4115c0a94c2af623528?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"My Eye Clinic Gosforth","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Retina-Sticky-Header-Logo-v2-166x120-Rob-Boyce-My-Eye-Clinic-Newcastle.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Retina-Sticky-Header-Logo-v2-166x120-Rob-Boyce-My-Eye-Clinic-Newcastle.jpg","width":167,"height":122}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Can-you-have-laser-eye-surgery-twice-Rob-Boyce-My-Eye-Clinic-Newcastle.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Can-you-have-laser-eye-surgery-twice-Rob-Boyce-My-Eye-Clinic-Newcastle.jpg","height":534,"width":950},"url":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/can-you-have-laser-eye-surgery-twice\/","about":["Laser Eye Surgery"],"wordCount":360,"articleBody":"Can you have laser eye surgery twice?Laser eye surgery can offer years of freedom from glasses. But what happens if your vision changes again?It\u2019s a fair question\u2014and the answer is yes, you can have laser eye surgery more than once. But it depends on a few things.Why would someone need it again?Here are a few reasons:Your prescription changes slightly over timeYou had a high prescription originally and didn\u2019t reach full correctionYou develop age-related changes like presbyopia (reading vision)Some people might notice their vision getting a bit blurry again after 5\u201310 years. This doesn\u2019t mean the surgery didn\u2019t work\u2014just that your eyes have changed, which is natural.How common are enhancements?Enhancements (a second treatment) are uncommon, but they do happen\u2014usually within the first year. We track your healing carefully to make sure everything\u2019s stable before considering another treatment.Sometimes we plan for the possibility of an enhancement, especially with high prescriptions. Our goal is always to give you the best, safest result.Is it safe to do again?In most cases, yes\u2014as long as your corneas are healthy and thick enough.That\u2019s why we always:Do detailed scans of your eyesAssess your healing from the first procedureMake sure the benefits outweigh the risksWe won\u2019t recommend another treatment unless it\u2019s safe and worthwhile.Which types can be repeated?LASIK: Can often be repeated if the cornea allows.LASEK and TransPRK: Can also be repeated, especially if no flap was created the first time.Each retreatment plan is personalised. We look at your original surgery, your current vision, and your eye health before making a decision.Is the second time any different?Not really. The process, preparation and recovery are similar. But we\u2019ll take extra care to tailor the treatment to your eyes\u2019 history.Recovery may take a bit longer, especially if you\u2019re having a surface treatment the second time. But most people do very well and enjoy long-lasting results.Wondering if you could benefit from a second treatment?Take the self-test. It\u2019s quick, free and confidential."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Can you have laser eye surgery twice?","item":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/can-you-have-laser-eye-surgery-twice\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]