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Question: Potential Risks and Side Effects
There is a risk of some complications with the Laser vision correction, no matter at which laser clinic it is performed. As with any type of surgical procedure, there is always a possibility of certain risks to consider. It is important for candidates to understand that although data from hundreds of thousands of cases has been collected, the final outcome of the procedure cannot be guaranteed.

Infection:
The largest risk is infection. Because of the chance of infection occurring, all patients are asked to take special care during the initial stages of healing. The surgeon will give patients a post surgery activity schedule to follow.

Undercorrection:
It is far more common to be undercorrected than overcorrected after PRK. Large amounts of Undercorrection require a touch up, which can be performed 90 days after the initial procedure.

Overcorrection:
Initial Overcorrection is usually planned as the cornea has a tendency to bounce back towards its original shape while healing. Near predicted results are achieved at 3 month post operatively and should the patient remain overcorrected, a thin pair of glasses or contacts can be worn, or newer laser techniques can be introduced for the patient to consider. The risk of Overcorrection is extremely low.

Night Glare:
Many nearsighted patients experience poor night vision with their glasses or contact lenses, and this symptom is not uncommon immediately following surgery. Patients typically report day and night glare or haloes for 3-4 days, and then it will start to clear. After 6 months, the majority return to pre-surgery levels of night glare.

Regression:
Regression is the shift back towards astigmatism or nearsightedness after PRK. In most cases, only a minimal shift occurs and medications can be reintroduced, or an enhancement procedure can be performed. Regression is not common for mild to moderate myopia.

Corneal Haze:
Corneal haze is dependent on the way the eye heals. The higher the correction, the more chance of a haze. Usually haze is associated with regression and may disappear with re-treatment.

Free Flap with LASIK:
Occasionally the corneal flap which is to be hinged gets completely cut. Usually this free flap is repositioned properly after the LASIK without any ill effects.

Epithelial ingrowth after LASIK:
The epithelial tissue may grow underneath the flap from the edges. Other risks associated with LASIK are irregular astigmatism or corneal perforation. These are significantly reduced with the newer microkeratomes.



There are few who don't see results, just know that it doesn't work for EVERYONE.


Answers: Potential Risks and Side Effects
There is a risk of some complications with the Laser vision correction, no matter at which laser clinic it is performed. As with any type of surgical procedure, there is always a possibility of certain risks to consider. It is important for candidates to understand that although data from hundreds of thousands of cases has been collected, the final outcome of the procedure cannot be guaranteed.

Infection:
The largest risk is infection. Because of the chance of infection occurring, all patients are asked to take special care during the initial stages of healing. The surgeon will give patients a post surgery activity schedule to follow.

Undercorrection:
It is far more common to be undercorrected than overcorrected after PRK. Large amounts of Undercorrection require a touch up, which can be performed 90 days after the initial procedure.

Overcorrection:
Initial Overcorrection is usually planned as the cornea has a tendency to bounce back towards its original shape while healing. Near predicted results are achieved at 3 month post operatively and should the patient remain overcorrected, a thin pair of glasses or contacts can be worn, or newer laser techniques can be introduced for the patient to consider. The risk of Overcorrection is extremely low.

Night Glare:
Many nearsighted patients experience poor night vision with their glasses or contact lenses, and this symptom is not uncommon immediately following surgery. Patients typically report day and night glare or haloes for 3-4 days, and then it will start to clear. After 6 months, the majority return to pre-surgery levels of night glare.

Regression:
Regression is the shift back towards astigmatism or nearsightedness after PRK. In most cases, only a minimal shift occurs and medications can be reintroduced, or an enhancement procedure can be performed. Regression is not common for mild to moderate myopia.

Corneal Haze:
Corneal haze is dependent on the way the eye heals. The higher the correction, the more chance of a haze. Usually haze is associated with regression and may disappear with re-treatment.

Free Flap with LASIK:
Occasionally the corneal flap which is to be hinged gets completely cut. Usually this free flap is repositioned properly after the LASIK without any ill effects.

Epithelial ingrowth after LASIK:
The epithelial tissue may grow underneath the flap from the edges. Other risks associated with LASIK are irregular astigmatism or corneal perforation. These are significantly reduced with the newer microkeratomes.



There are few who don't see results, just know that it doesn't work for EVERYONE.

No, its not guarunteed to work, and im pretty sure its lasic eye surgery.

Lasic could tear your retna
Laser could damage your retna

yes and no

It is not guaranteed.

Lots of info here as to the procedure (both PRK and Lasik) and its side effects:
http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/1998/49...

Yes, there are possible side effects. My boss had it done and then complained for months that when he drove at night he seen starbursts around every light he seen. He said it made it very difficult to drive at night. I don't know if it finally went away or not. Also there is a life span on that procedure. I'm told it could need to be redone in around 10 years. Research it more before you decide.

Well let's see: the doctor could screw up and you'd be blind for the rest of your life, you could get some kind of infection from the surgury, and/or it doesn't heal correctly.

And nothing is guaranteed.

Hi, I don't know if it is guaranteed to work, but it certainly improved my vision greatly. My vision isn't perfect, I wear glasses when driving and at work but I can see quite well without them. My eyes didn't end up with the same strength but the brain adjusts for that. My vision was very bad and now I can go hours without glasses. I don't think you will regret it. Jannie

hi, my mum just had this about a year ago, she could hardly see a thing before she had it and now she only has to wear glasses when she reads its incredible. Make sure you go to someone who has done alot of the procedures before. There is a risk (as with any surgery) but the benefits really are awesome, i would highly recomend it to anyone. The optician will check your eyes regularly in intervals after the first few days to check everythings ok. My mum had a scare because the thought the back of her eye was bleeding but it turned out it was just a darker pigment patch, and although she was real scared at the time she didnt regret it, because now she can see clearly. hope this helps x

The worst side effect is that you could go blind. (I'm not exaggerating or joking...it really can happen) but the odds of that happening are VERY low. Make sure you go to someone you meet with and trust. Make an appointment at AT LEAST 3 places. Go to the one you feel most comfortable at. Some of the lesser side effects are "halos" or "starbursts" around bright lights, but usually that goes away in 6 months or so, and persistant dry eyes. I have to use eye drops a lot more now. (Not a freakishly large amount...but more than before) My eyes also hurt a little when I'm tired and I work on the computer all day. (they fatigue faster). But that only happens when I haven't gotten enough sleep.

By the way, it can be called Laser Eye Surgery or LASIK (which stands for laser assisted in situ keratomileusis).

I had the surgery about 2 years ago and I LOVE it. I can't believe I didn't do it sooner. I had the all-laser version where they use the laser to cut your cornea instead of a blade. It was more expensive...but it's one of your 5 senses...don't cheap out.

Its lasic not laser. Duh its not guaranteed to work. My dads friend had it done and it completely ruined his sight forever. It doesn't even last that long. I'm pretty sure it'll last 7 or 8 years maximum.

Okay, Lasik IS A LASER people. Don't answer questions you don't know anything about!!

There are many websites that have all the possible complications. Most of them were caused by the creation of the flap. A newer procedure called intralasik is much better and almost all complications with that are gone.

No one has ever gone blind that I have found in my research and I searched and searched. The best thing to do if you want to be more cautious is to do one eye at a time. Then you will still have one good eye if something goes wrong.

Dry eye is the most common side effect because the laser cuts away the nerves or something that tells your eyes when they are dry. Sometimes they don't heal properly and then you would always have dry eye.

I had it done a month and a half ago and I am thrilled with my results!!





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