What are the possible complications of refractive surgery?
Like all surgical procedures, complications are always a possibility. Most complications are minor and do not threaten vision. These include undercorrection, overcorrection, and visual aberrations (glare, halos, starbursts, shadow images, double vision, etc.). It is possible for the flap to slip out of position and require repositioning or epithelial cells may grow under the flap. The incidence of these problems is about ½ of 1%. Complications that could threaten your vision are EXTREMELY rare. Infection is the most serious possible complication. InView has performed about 50,000 procedures and we have had one documented infection, which was resolved with antibiotic drops with a good outcome and good vision with a contact lens. To help avoid infection, we do ask that you avoid swimming and exposure to contaminated water such as hot tubs for two weeks after surgery.
