Risks of Lasik Enhancement

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration describes LASIK eye surgery as "a surgical procedure intended to reduce a person's dependency on glasses or contact lenses." LASIK is an abbreviation that stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis. This eye surgery is a permanent procedure that changes the cornea's shape, and comes with risks and possible complications. Consult your primary physician or eye doctor before undergoing LASIK surgery.

Correction Problems

• Due to LASIK surgeons using a normal application of the laser, it is possible you may have over- or under-correction of your eyes. Many times it will only be temporary; however, it could result in permanent correction. A properly trained surgeon will check this throughout the procedure and, if it is at all noticeable, will follow-up with you regularly. This eye problem is more pronounced at three months after surgery. A determination on the condition's severity can be assessed on your three-month follow-up visit.

Astigmatism

• Astigmatism is unusual after LASIK surgery. This condition results in blurred vision. Sometimes a small amount of astigmatism is tolerable. In some circumstances, this eye condition can improve your vision. If you are unable to tolerate blurred vision after your initial surgery, request for the LASIK surgeon to perform over- or under-correction treatment.

Night Glare And Halos

• Night glare and halos are common among LASIK patients who wear glasses and contact lenses. At night when the pupil dilates, light rays become scattered before moving onto the retina. This is what causes patients with this eye problem to see glare, halos and star bursts in darker lighting conditions. Typically, if you do experience this problem after LASIK surgery, then it will correct itself within three to six months. If it does not, you will need to follow up with your surgeon for eye treatment.