Like any surgery, LASIK eye surgery does have it's fair share of risks and possible complications.
Before going for LASIK, have your surgeon explain to you what these risks are. It's part of the process.
I've described some of them here so that you can have some idea too:
- Over-correction or under-correction. While such errors may occur, it can be easily overcome with a pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses. Of course, in this case, the refractive error is much less than before the surgery.
- Your cornea is at risk of being scarred, possibly resulting in worse astigmatism, and even the inability to put on contact lenses.
- Like any surgery, there is also a risk of infection in LASIK.
- Ok, this one I don't like...it's called Loss of best corrected visual acuity. What this means is that, there is a possibility you will not see clearly after surgery, even with eyeglasses or contact lenses. How lame is that!
- You ability to see things sharply may drop. So even if you have 20/20 vision, objects might still appear a little blurry.
- You might need a pair of eyeglasses while driving after dark.
- The flap that has been cut open might develop complications.
I know it suddenly seems scary right now, doesn't it? I was also hesitant at first.
What you can do is start by choosing the right surgeon.
Then, discuss with your eye doctor, and have realistic expectations for yourself.
Only when you are sure, and confirmed that you are a suitable candidate, should you go for LASIK eye surgery.
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