What are the complications of RK or AK?
Like any surgical procedure RK and AK can be associated with side effects or complications. Serious complications or sight threatening complications such as infection or perforation of the eye, are fortunately rare. However, minor side effects such as seeing halos around lights at night, seeing a star burst effect when looking at lights, and having fluctuations in vision throughout the day are somewhat more common, though they tend to disappear in most people after a few weeks. A full description of the complications of RK and AK is available through our office.
Like any surgical procedure RK and AK can be associated with side effects or complications. Serious complications or sight threatening complications such as infection or perforation of the eye, are fortunately rare. However, minor side effects such as seeing halos around lights at night, seeing a star burst effect when looking at lights, and having fluctuations in vision throughout the day are somewhat more common, though they tend to disappear in most people after a few weeks. A description of the complications of RK and AK is available through our office. Click here for a thorough discussion of complications.
