When you are considering any sort of eye surgery you should know the risks that are involved with the procedure. The same is true for Lasik eye surgery risks. The procedure if effective and can benefit you but you should know what the risks are when it comes to corrective eye surgery.
With the advancement in technology the risks of Lasik eye surgery are significantly low. They have gone from a average of five percent to about one percent in the past fifteen years. However, the risks as low as they are should be acknowledged.
Many of these complications are short term and occur directly after surgery. The complications are not permanent to your eyes and will diminish after several days. The most is flap issues during the Lasik surgery. This occurs when the flap of the cornea will not detach as it should. The advancement of procedures and the order in which the flap is removed is significant in this issue.
Diffuse Lamellar Keratitis (DLK) is another complication reported by those who have had complication with this type of surgery. It is also called the sands of the Sahara effect. This occurs when dead cells get trapped under the corneal flap and the body reacts telling it the cells are harmful creating an inflammatory response. This needs to be adjusted immediately to avoid permanent vision loss.
Another complication is called Keratectasia. This happens if the doctor cuts the cornea too deep. It can cause permanent vision loss and is not correctable. Ensure the reputation and history of the doctor you are visiting to ensure they have not this issue in the past.
Other complications can include night vision loss or dry eye. You are best to research the doctor you are visiting. Knowing Lasik eye surgery risks should not scare you away from this very safe procedure but you should know the possibilities so you are fully informed.
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