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We bust the biggest myths and reveal the truth about this safe, life-changing procedure.","datePublished":"2025-08-12","dateModified":"2025-08-12","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/author\/myeyeclinic\/#Person","name":"My Eye Clinic","url":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/author\/myeyeclinic\/","identifier":8,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8387103c2072d667018bc0a76890e72a3a28b15f0cb4d824dadcb29a5e8e13d3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8387103c2072d667018bc0a76890e72a3a28b15f0cb4d824dadcb29a5e8e13d3?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\/08\/Top-myths-about-laser-eye-surgery-And-the-truth-behind-them-Rob-Boyce-My-Eye-Clinic-Newcastle.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Top-myths-about-laser-eye-surgery-And-the-truth-behind-them-Rob-Boyce-My-Eye-Clinic-Newcastle.jpg","height":600,"width":900},"url":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/top-myths-about-laser-eye-surgery\/","about":["Laser Eye Surgery"],"wordCount":465,"articleBody":"Top myths about laser eye surgery (And the truth behind them)Laser eye surgery is one of the most popular vision correction procedures in the world. Yet, there are still many myths and misconceptions that stop people from exploring it as an option.Let\u2019s separate fact from fiction and set the record straight on some of the most common myths we hear.Myth 1: Laser eye surgery is painfulTruth: The procedure is virtually painless. Numbing eye drops are used so you won\u2019t feel pain during treatment. Some patients experience mild discomfort or grittiness for a short time afterward, but it usually fades quickly.Myth 2: The laser can burn your eyeTruth: Medical lasers used in LASIK, LASEK, and TransPRK don\u2019t burn through tissue like sci-fi beams. They work by gently reshaping the cornea with extreme precision, measured in microns. They\u2019re also computer-guided with built-in safety tracking.Myth 3: It\u2019s not safeTruth: Laser eye surgery is one of the safest elective procedures available, with a high success rate when performed on suitable candidates by experienced surgeons. Pre-surgery screening ensures only those who are safe to treat go ahead.Myth 4: You can go blind from laser eye surgeryTruth: The risk of serious vision loss is extremely rare. Most complications are minor, treatable, and detected early through routine aftercare.Myth 5: It\u2019s only for younger peopleTruth: While most patients are between 18 and 50, suitability depends more on eye health and prescription stability than age alone. Some people in their 50s are suitable if they don\u2019t have age-related lens changes. At My Eye Clinic, we only treat patients aged 21 or over, as this ensures that prescriptions are more likely to have stabilised and long-term results can be achieved.Myth 6: Results don\u2019t lastTruth: The changes made to your cornea are permanent. However, your eyes may still change naturally over time due to ageing, meaning you could need glasses later for certain tasks. This is normal and not the laser \u201cwearing off.\u201dMyth 7: Recovery takes monthsTruth: Many LASIK patients return to normal activities within a day or two. LASEK and TransPRK recovery can be slightly longer, but the majority of healing happens in the first week.Myth 8: It\u2019s too expensiveTruth: While there\u2019s an upfront cost, many patients find it\u2019s cheaper in the long run compared to years of glasses and contact lenses. Flexible payment plans can make it more affordable.The bottom lineLaser eye surgery is surrounded by myths, but the reality is far more reassuring. For the right candidates, it\u2019s a safe, effective, and life-changing procedure.Find out if you\u2019re suitableThe best way to know if laser eye surgery could work for you is to have an assessment.Take our suitability self-test."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Top myths about laser eye surgery (And the truth behind them)","item":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/top-myths-about-laser-eye-surgery\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]