What are the disadvantages risks of Lasik surgery?

What are the disadvantages risks of Lasik surgery?

Risks. Complications that result in a loss of vision are very rare. But certain side effects of LASIK eye surgery, particularly dry eyes and temporary visual problems such as glare, are fairly common. These usually clear up after a few weeks or months, and very few people consider them to be a long-term problem.

What are the chances of going blind during Lasik surgery?

MYTH #2: You will go blind. Actually, as of this writing, there are no reported cases of blindness due to LASIK surgery itself. In a recent study, it was discovered that patients actually have a 34 times higher risk of going blind from a contact lens infection than going blind from LASIK.

How much does wavefront LASIK cost?

The cost of laser eye surgery

Form of laser refractive surgery Average Cost Per Eye
Lasik with blades $1,677
Bladeless Lasik $2,119
Custom (wavefront) Lasik $2,100
PRK $2,081

What are the side effects of wavefront LASIK?

The wavefront procedure may take longer than traditional LASIK. Side effects like dry eye, hazy or blurry vision, undercorrections or overcorrections, infection, and inflammation are just as likely with wavefront as traditional LASIK.

Can LASIK eye surgery cause vision problems?

Complications that result in a loss of vision are very rare. But certain side effects of LASIK eye surgery, particularly dry eyes and temporary visual disturbances, are fairly common.

What are the flap complications of LASIK?

Flap complications include wrinkles and dislocation of the corneal flap created during LASIK. These problems can happen if patients accidentally rub their eyes after receiving LASIK. A flap dislocation or significant flap wrinkles require the surgeon to reposition the LASIK flap.

How does wavefront laser eye surgery work?

Using a wavefront device, your eye surgeon can measure aberrations in your cornea’s shape and texture, and then customize the lasers to treat all these aspects of your cornea. This improves the clarity of your vision, your ability to see well at night, and your ability to see contrasting colors.

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