LASIK Side Effects

LASIK side effects can range in severity and permanence from mild to debilitating. Generally speaking, the more serious LASIK side effects carry a lower chance of occurrence, but some patients may be at increased risk for LASIK side effects, due to pre-existing health problems or other factors.

The more common (and generally temporary) LASIK side effects include dry eyes, ghost images and haloes, and decreased night vision. Patients who experience these LASIK side effects usually report that they clear up on their own within a few weeks. Occasionally, the LASIK side effects will last longer, and in some cases, patients require additional treatment for lingering LASIK side effects, such as eye drops for prolonged dryness, or glasses to improve night vision. More serious LASIK side effects, such as infections, displaced corneal flaps, and overcorrection, usually comprise the category of LASIK side effects that are easier to prevent than correct. There are a variety of methods for preventing specific LASIK side effects, and your LASIK doctor should discuss them with you prior to surgery. Many serious LASIK side effects can be corrected with additional LASIK treatments, although a small number are permanent. Overall, serious LASIK side effects are very rare, and a good LASIK doctor will minimize the chances for LASIK side effects even further.

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