National LASIK Satisfaction Survey Results

This report summarizes themes and measures we track. It is not medical advice.

What we measure

• Overall satisfaction and whether expectations were met
• Uncorrected vision milestones (e.g., 20/20, night driving comfort)
• Temporary effects (dryness, halos/starbursts) and their trajectory
• Enhancement (touch‑up) discussions and outcomes
• Clinic experience: communication, aftercare access, pricing clarity

Methodology (overview)

• Recruitment: respondents from readers, directory visitors, and partner clinics
• Eligibility: verified LASIK within a defined time window; anonymous responses
• Quality controls: deduplication, screeners, and basic attention checks
• Reporting: medians and distributions where sample sizes permit; qualitative themes otherwise

Themes we commonly see

• High convenience gains: freedom from glasses/contacts is the top cited benefit
• Early dryness and night artifacts are common but often improve over weeks to months
• Clear communication about enhancement policies correlates with higher satisfaction

How to interpret results

• Your corneal shape, tear film, and prescription are unique; aggregate data guides expectations but cannot predict individual outcomes.
• Surgeon selection, diagnostics, and aftercare quality significantly influence experience.

What to ask your clinic

• Typical outcomes and enhancement rates for eyes like mine
• How you manage dryness and night‑time artifacts during recovery
• What support is included if my vision isn’t where we hoped at 3–6 months

We publish survey updates as more data accrues and methods evolve. Our goal is transparent, actionable insights you can bring to your consult.