Complication, risk of LASIK Eye Surgery

1. Most common complication is Dry Eyes Syndrome, 21% report

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2. Second common complication is Undercorrection & Overcorrection

3. Third common complication is Night vision problem, Glare, Halos, Night-driving problem, 19.3% report

4. Starbursts after Lasik, 19.7% report

5. Haze after Lasik, less than 1% report

6. Induced Astigmatism after Lasik

7. Regression & Not Permanent after Lasik, less than 5% report

8. Epithelial Ingrowth, as low as 0.2%, as high as 15%

9. Corneal Abrasion after Lasik

10. Flap Never Heals after Lasik, 2% report

11. Diffuse Lamellar Keratitis (DLK) after Lasik, 0.7% - 32% report

12. Infection after Lasik, 1:20 for Lasik versus contact lens use

13. Keratoconus after Lasik, 0.04% - 0.6% report