WHY IS THE FDA INVESTIGATING LASIK COMPLAINTS?
Over 700,000 FDA-approved LASIK procedures are performed annually in the United States. LASIK, when performed correctly on properly evaluated LASIK candidates, by an experienced LASIK Surgeon, using properly maintained state-of-the-art equipment, is an extremely safe and satisfying procedure, but there are LASIK risks, which, fortunately are not common. However, if LASIK is not performed meticulously on properly screened candidates, the incidence of complications will increase. Understandably, LASIK patients that are dissatisfied with their outcome are disappointed, angry and vocal. I appreciate the FDA’s concern in investigating LASIK complaints and helping identify sources of potential, or real problems with LASIK. In my opinion, the “problem” with LASIK is not the procedure itself when performed meticulously. The “problem” with LASIK is the potential for complications when LASIK is not performed meticulously. When LASIK is performed in LASIK “clinics” whose primary goal is to perfor
