LASIK is one of the most frequently performed surgeries in the world today, and fortunately, complications are relatively uncommorn. This somewhat depends on how one defines complication. If it includes getting a result that is less than a perfect correction, then one might say that the rate is... more
Common complications after Lasik?
what are the most common complications following lasik surgery? how often do complications occur?
2 answers to “Common complications after Lasik?”
A: Most common complications after LASIK
I'm not sure I'd call it a complication, but the most common would be the potential need for a touch-up, or enhancement. This is a second surgery to fine-tune the initial result. The risk of needing this depends on your starting prescription, the laser used, whether wavefront technology is used, and the... more
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