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What are the Different Cons that Could Come Along with getting LASIK?

asked 8 months ago by NM575
Latest answer by Sandy Feldman, MD
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Tags: pros and cons, risk, safety

I've wanted custom wave-front LASIK for many years; my vision in both eyes is -3.75 and has remaind stable. Dr. says I'm a candidate; however I'm terrified I'll be that '1 in x-patient' who'll have bad/negativ results! #1: What do I look for in a surgeon? #2: Can you plz tell me/xplain what are all the 'Cons and Risks' of LASIK? #3: After the surgery, does the 'flap' permantly heal itself closed, or not? #3. Once eyes are completely healed, will I be able to wear non-Rx colored contact lenses?

2 answers to What are the Different Cons that Could Come Along with getting LASIK?

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Complications of LASIK

Although LASIK is rapid, it is still a real surgery and carries with it a very small risk. Fear is one of the most common reasons that people do not consider LASIK. Before you undergo surgery, make sure you feel confident with your surgeon and center. One good way to choose a surgeon, is to speak to happy patients, meet with the doctor and staff at the surgery center, become educated, and have all of your questions answered. During the consultation process, the doctor... more
Sandy Feldman, MD

San Diego Ophthalmologist
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Lasik complications

The flap never heals after LASIK, so if you get hit years later, it can come back up and need to be sewn back this is one reason why i switched to LASEK also to prevent the LASIK complications of dry eyes and flap striae and night glare just google LASIK complications under google images you will see that 90% are flap-related which means by eliminating the cutting-a-flap step, you eliminate/prevent 90% of all possible complications once you are healed after LASEK you... more
Emil Chynn, MD

New York Ophthalmologist

www.ParkAvenueLasek.com

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