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Are there risks involved in LASIK surgery?

April 26, 2017involved Lasik surgery

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Are there risks involved in LASIK surgery?

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Any surgery has risks. Of the more than 1 million people who had LASIK eye surgery in the United States last year, less than 1 percent experienced serious complications. The American Academy of Ophthalmology has declared LASIK safe and effective for most corrections. When you consider the risks of LASIK surgery, you should remember that long term contact lens wear also has risks, including serious infections that may cause loss of vision. Many ophthalmologists believe the long-term risk of contact lens wear may exceed the one-time risk of LASIK. To learn more about the risks of LASIK surgery, contact our practice in Honolulu, Hawaii.