Will I need glasses after laser eye surgery?

One of the most common questions people ask before laser eye surgery is: “Will I still need glasses afterwards?” The short answer is - for most people, no. But let’s look at the details, so you know exactly what to expect.

What laser eye surgery does

Laser procedures like LASIK and PRK reshape the cornea, the clear front part of your eye. This corrects how light focuses on the retina, giving you clearer vision without the need for glasses or contact lenses.

At our hospital, the only one in Bosnia that offers same-day LASIK, patients can have their consultation and surgery on the same day. That means faster access to glasses-free living.

Life without glasses after LASIK

The majority of patients achieve 100% vision or better after surgery. That means you can:

• Drive legally without glasses
• Read signs, screens, and books more easily
• Exercise and play sports without worrying about glasses or contacts

Will I ever need glasses again?

Laser eye surgery provides long-lasting correction, but it doesn’t stop natural changes in the eyes.

• Aging and presbyopia: Around your 40s, most people develop difficulty focusing up close. This is a normal aging process and not caused by LASIK. Reading glasses may still be needed later in life.
• Other eye conditions: Cataracts, glaucoma, or other eye diseases can affect your vision as you age.

Enhancements or touch-ups

A small percentage of patients may need a touch-up if their vision shifts slightly over time, especially if they had a high prescription before surgery. These enhancements are usually straightforward.

Benefits beyond glasses-free vision

Even if you eventually need reading glasses later in life, most people still enjoy decades of clear distance vision without glasses or contacts. That freedom makes daily life much easier and more enjoyable.

Same-day LASIK advantage

Because our hospital offers same-day LASIK, you can move from consultation to treatment in just hours. That means you could begin your journey to life without glasses faster than anywhere else in Bosnia.

Final thoughts

For most patients, laser eye surgery means a future free from glasses and contacts. While aging may bring natural changes, LASIK offers lasting benefits and freedom that transform everyday life.

Take our free 2 minute self-test today to see if you qualify for same day LASIK and start your journey to life without glasses.