How common are microkeratome (blade) flap complications?
While LASIK complications are relatively rare, they are or often associated with the oscillating blade used with traditional microkeratome (blade)s. Previous studies have reported incidence rates from 0.7% to 11.8%, with larger patient populations showing an average of 2.2% or less. Flap related complications may result in such problems as infection, scarring and surface irregularities that cause visual aberrations (or vision defects). When complications do occur, they are usually resolved through re-treatments. Otherwise, it is very rare for a LASIK patient to incur permanent or significant vision loss. Back to top…
