What Is LASIK Eye Surgery?

Risks Of The Procedure

As with any surgical procedure, LASIK does have some potential risks, though they are much lower than with many other eye surgeries. Very few LASIK surgery patients have reported having long-term or permanent problems. It's very rare for there to be complications involving a loss of vision. However, the procedure does typically come with side effects like temporary visual disturbances and dry eyes. The issues clear up within weeks or a few months. LASIK temporarily decreases tear production, which leads to dry eyes. Patients might also experience some difficulty with seeing at night because of increased glare, halos around lights, and experiences of double vision. Some individuals might have worse vision in dim light than bright light after the surgery. Another potential issue is under correction, which causes vision to be improved but not fully. Overcorrection is also an issue, and this might be harder to fix than under correction.