“What are the risks of LASIK?”
I have myopia and want to fix it. What are the risks of LASIK?
2 Answers
OphthalmologistOphthalmologist
There are several risks up to an including infections however, the risks are low. You need to speak to your ophthalmologist, not optometrist, unless they are affiliated with an ophthalmologist doing the Lasik.
Jason Randall Smith
Optometrist
LASIK risks may include eye pain or discomfort, hazy, foggy or blurry vision, scratchiness, dryness and other symptoms of dry eye, glare, halos (rings) or starbursts around lights, double vision, decreased ability to see in low light,
light sensitivity, and small pink or red patches of blood on the white of the eye that go away over time. Most of these problems can be temporary but some may last forever. I would discuss all of your concerns with your ophthalmologist/refractive surgeon so that you are aware of all of the costs, risks, benefits, and outcomes and are aware of how your surgeon will treat any problems that may occur. Good luck and best wishes.
light sensitivity, and small pink or red patches of blood on the white of the eye that go away over time. Most of these problems can be temporary but some may last forever. I would discuss all of your concerns with your ophthalmologist/refractive surgeon so that you are aware of all of the costs, risks, benefits, and outcomes and are aware of how your surgeon will treat any problems that may occur. Good luck and best wishes.
