What are the risks involved in LASIK surgery?
A. As with any surgical procedure, there are some risks and potential complications. The risk of a serious vision threatening complication is much less than 1%. Temporary complications you might experience just after LASIK surgery include: • Discomfort – Very few people experience discomfort, which is normally described as a slight stinging feeling or the feeling that there is something in the eye. If necessary, over-the-counter pain relievers may be taken. • Sensitivity to light – We provide a pair of sunglasses to wear when you leave the center to help with any sensitivity to light that might affect you for the first few weeks after the procedure. • Under- or over-correction – Unless it’s severe, these situations do not usually affect the overall results. High amounts of under-correction are generally retreated with an enhancement procedure. Low amounts are corrected by wearing glasses for activities such as driving or reading. Over-corrected eyes are rare and most return to the orig
