LASIK Side Effects

LASIK eye surgery is laser reshaping of the cornea to improve vision. Patients who underwent LASIK, a procedure that uses a laser to reshape the cornea and thereby correct vision, say they suffer from side effects such as starbursts, halos, glare double-vision and night blindness.

Dr. Jay Pepose, the medical director of the Pepose Vision Institute says good candidates for laser vision correction are those whose vision isn't changing over time, those who aren't taking any medications that would influence healing after the procedure, and those with reasonable expectations about the outcome.

He says that laser eye surgery isn't appropriate for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

"Whether or not you're a good candidate for laser vision correction can only be decided in consultation with your ophthalmologist, who must take into account many factors," Pepose says. "This includes the shape of your cornea, the amount of tissue that will need to be removed for your specific prescription, how thick your cornea may be, along with the dry eye status and the anatomy of your eye."

Have you considered whether the risks, costs and your current health make you a good candidate for LASIK? Most patients are very pleased with the results of their refractive surgery. However, like any other medical procedure, there are risks involved. That's why it is important for you to understand the limitations and possible complications of refractive surgery.

LASIK Side Effects