Lasik Complications
Though the risks involved with getting LASIK surgery are very small, they should still be thought through anyone considering the process. Depending on the source, the range of successful LASIK surgery success is between 94 percent and 99 percent. There is somewhere between 1 percent and 5 percent of the people who have this surgery that have problems or are not happy with it. Some experts say that a significant number of the people who say they are not happy with the surgery have not had any medical complications, but their vision has not improved to the degree they were expecting. Even though LASIK surgery helps many people, you should consult with your doctor and be careful to not have expectations that are too high.
The following is a partial list of some of the primary complications that might occur with this type of surgery.
• Dry Eyes
• Over-correction or under-correction
• Halos at night when around light
• Light sensitivity
• Double vision
• Wrinkle in the flap
• Debris under the flap
• Induced astigmatism
Although LASIK techniques keep improving, there is still not a huge body of evidence concerning its long term effects. There is a small chance of complications such as those mentioned above that may be irreversible.
LASIK surgery is typically very successful for most people, so as always consult with a doctor you trust before making a final decision.