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Problems, Risks, Drawbacks of Lasik Eye Surgery

asked 1 year ago by ishtiak in 86sugondha R/A chittagong panchlaish bangladesh
Latest answer by Christopher Coad, MD
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Sir I am 22 years old and I have been wearing contact lense for last six years. I have heard about some serious drawbacks of lasik such as flap never heals, as a result which can be dislodged at any time even after long time of lasik operation. There could also be some permanent problem such as dry eyes as well as ectasia. More of such problem is given in www.lasikdisaster.com. I have also known that soon after the operation everything seems to be fine but in a long run there can incur some serious problem, which lead to potential eye damage.

3 answers to Problems, Risks, Drawbacks of Lasik Eye Surgery

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LASIK risks

Remember millions of patients have safely had LASIK, but there is no risk free surgery. We are continually improving the surgery and surgical outcomes.
Christopher Coad, MD

New York Ophthalmologist

www.lasikdoctornyc.com

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Understanding Risks of LASIK

LASIK is surgery. all surgery by definition has a level of risk. The key is to understand exactly what surgical procedure you are evaluating and pinpointing the current real risk. LASIK has evolved, like many things in medicine, over the years. We now know more about potential risks, patient selection, and use different safer technology than 10 years ago. Websites such as you reference collect worst cases, most of them performed over a decade ago (check the... more
Mark H. Blecher, MD

Philadelphia Ophthalmologist
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Risks of LASIK

LASIK is one of the most common elective procedures performed in the U.S. and worldwide.  In low to moderately nearsighted individuals, 98% achieve 20/20 or better uncorrected acuity.  As with any surgical procedure, risks of dryness, loss of best corrected vision is possible.  It is incumbent upon you to seek care from an eye doctor who specializes in this treatment along with other refractive surgeries, such as PRK, implantable collamer lenses.  Evaluation by a... more
Sandy Feldman, MD

San Diego Ophthalmologist

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