While the risks of LASIK are minimal, we feel that it’s important for our patients to understand that it is a surgical procedure. As with any surgery these risks will be discussed in depth with you prior to the surgery.
Most patients find that the most common minor complication is eye dryness, which is preventatively treated with drops and in more extreme cases by plugging the tear ducts. There is also the risk of an infection or a complication of the corneal flap.
It should be noted that Grossnickle Eye Center’s complication rate is less than one percent. All the more reason to make an educated decision when choosing a center at which to have your LASIK surgery performed.
 | We all know that there are no guarantees in life, but you should have some expectations. LASIK can not guarantee 20/20 vision, though the majority of patients can expect their vision will be restored, lessening their dependence on eyeglasses or contacts. The vision correction you receive is considered permanent. In short, chances are good that you'll see immediate results. Over the next three months as your eyes adjust to the reshaping of the cornea, your vision will stabilize. In a small percentage of cases, our patients need additional correction with the laser to achieve their desired vision. Still for most patients, LASIK will mean seeing the world in a whole different way. |  |  |
Food and Drug Administration www.fda.org
American Academy of Ophthalmology www.aao.org
Academy of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons www.ascrs.org
International Society of Refractive Surgeons www.locateanisrsdoctor.com Books:
The Complete Book of Laser Surgery by Stephen Slade, M.D. with Richard N. Baker, O.D. and Dorothy Kay Brockman. |
