Itching to get rid of glasses, contact lenses and all the bother that comes with them? Laser eye surgery could be your solution. Laser eye surgery is a modern eye surgery procedure that enhances vision and corrects refractive errors in the eyes by reshaping the cornea with a laser. 

Of course, before you make the decision to undergo laser eye surgery, there are some factors you need to think about. To help you make an informed decision about your vision, here's a guide on the three main things you need to consider before getting laser eye surgery. 

1. The cost

One of the main things you'll need to keep in mind is the cost of laser eye surgery. While there's no standardised cost across the country, you can expect each eye to set you back several thousands of dollars. If you're a contact lens user, laser eye surgery will likely save you money in the long term, but this may not be true for glasses wearers. That said, the convenience of being able to see without corrective aids is well worth the money as long as you have it. If you are struggling with the upfront cost, you may be able to find monthly payment packages that allow you to pay the surgery off over time. 

2. The doctor

As daunting as it may sound, laser eye surgery actually only poses an infinitesimal risk to your vision—when done by a highly qualified and experienced ophthalmologist, of course. As such, choosing the right doctor is a crucial consideration. Look for an eye surgeon who has been in practice for a number of years and is highly rated by their previous patients. You want to choose a surgeon with all the required educational and professional qualifications, as well as someone who is well versed in all the latest techniques of laser eye surgery. 

3. The future

You needn't be worried about the complications of laser eye surgery if you have a good ophthalmologist behind you, but laser eye surgery still comes with its own recovery process. You'll likely have blurred vision for the first few days after your surgery, and it may take several weeks to recover in full. As such, you need to make sure you're able to take some time off work, study or fulfil other obligations in advance of having your surgery. On top of this, keep the far future in mind. While laser eye surgery is permanent, your eyes will still age like everyone else's, so it's possible that you may need re-treatment later down the line.