LASIK itself does not wear off, but your eyes can still naturally change over time. If you notice your vision shifting years after surgery, it is typically not the laser treatment failing, but rather a natural progression of your eye’s internal lens or the development of a mild, secondary prescription.

For the vast majority of patients, the vision benefits of LASIK last for decades, often providing clear vision up until natural, age-related changes occur inside the eye. While the reshaped cornea remains permanent, internal changes like a stiffening lens or cataracts will still affect your vision as you grow older.

Yes, LASIK permanently alters and reshapes the corneal tissue of your eye to correct your current refractive error. The structural changes made by the laser do not warp or revert over time, meaning your corrected prescription is locked in for the long haul.