Complications of lasik Eye Surgery.

As with every surgery, Lasik eye surgery too has its share of complications and risks. The rate of lasik eye surgery risks is very low, but the risks do exist. These  lasik eye surgery complications can be minimized by choosing a lasik eye clinic and lasik eye surgeon with discretion. Experience of the lasik eye surgeon and latest equipment of the lasik eye clinic has to be looked for to reduce the chances of lasik eye surgery side effects. Read Lasik Eye Surgeryto get an idea of the procedure to help you with the right selection and read the risks below to have an idea as what you are in for and the problems of lasik eye surgery you can have,  if you decide to compromise on  the  selection.

What are the risks of lasik eye surgery.

1. Dry Eyes due to lasik surgery.

This is a common problem of lasik eye surgery and is seen in 1/3^rd of the operated patients.. Dry  eyes is accompanied by dryness of the eyes, itching and pain. A sense of foreign body in the eye is felt. If not treated, it becomes chronic and results in chronic pain and visual impairment. Dry  eyes is treated with topical artificial tears and punctual occlusion, wherein the natural drainage of the eyes is blocked by plugging it with collagen.

2. Infection.

Onset of infection is characterized by redness of the eyes, pain and oozing. This infection present post operatively is treated with topical eye drops and oral antibiotics.

3. Overcorrection or undercorrection due to lasik surgery

of the refractive error can result. This leads to blurring of vision which has to be corrected by glasses or contact lens.

1. Visual Acuity (clearness of vision) keeps on varying.
2. Halos or stars are seen around sources of light at night.
3. Double vision, also called diplopia may occur. Treatment includes prism lenses, visual therapy and/or corrective surgery.
4. Remnants of stromal ( middle layer of cornea) debris may remain under the closed flap of the cornea. This has to be removed surgically.
5. Astigmatism (conical and improper shaping of the cornea) may result due to lasik surgery.
6. Refractive Power variation in both eyes may occur. This is corrected with glasses or contact lenses.
7. “Sands of Sahara” wherein there is  post  operative collection of inflammatory cells and white blood cells under the closed corneal flap. This does not allow the corneal flap to heal and can result in loss of vision. Antibiotics and local eye drops are given and by a small corrective surgery, these cells are removed.
8. Improper aligning of the corneal flap during surgery can result in micro folds or wrinkles of the corneal flap. This is seen in less than 5% of the patients. Here the stats very from surgeon to surgeon. This complication results in astigmatism. Another corrective laser surgery is required.
9. Sub conjunctival hemorrhage may occur and conservative treatment in the form local  eye drops are given.

Chances  of  most of these risks of Lasik Eye Surgery can be minimized by choosing the right lasik eye surgeon and the lasik eye center. Read  how to choose a lasik eye surgeon.

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