Cramp down on Lasik ad

I think for the past 1 year, I have seen too many Lasik advertisement. I was a bit tempted to go, but afraid of the consequence. In another word, you can say kia si. Although many of my friends have gone for the operation.

MOH has issue warning for the specialist/clinic,

• Not to use celebrity endorsement
• State no of operation perform
• Highlight success story

The rule is a bit tough. Because, that's usually what you do in an advertisement. Now, if clinic cannot claim on those thing, how are they going to attract patient?

Having said that, as consumer/patient, I would think it is a good thing. As in one would not be blinded to think that it is without risk. EVERY operation involves risk, no matter how small it is. That's should be the major consideration for any people who wants to do that.

I am an IT professional which stare at the computer screen almost at least 10 hours a day. I am not comfortable in going, as my job would definitely cause harm to the eyes. Even you have corrected the problem, it would not guarantee that it would be gone forever. Think carefully before making the final decision.