Be itPRK, LASEK, LASIK, or any other types of laser surgery, these procedures have been known in the industry to help those who want to be spectacle independent. These procedures are typically designed to treat refractive errors such as nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) as well as astigmatism. It makes it allowable for patients to see clearly without the need for glasses again.
While it cannot be avoided that there are sight-threatening risked that come with LASIK surgery, they are very rare.
Similar to other surgeries that people undergo through everyday, there are also potential complications, risks, limitations, and side effects with LASIK surgery. That is why you need to be suer that you are choosing an skilled and knowledgeable LASIK eye surgeon. Doing so will let you to achieve the best possible visual results from the operation.
On the day of the assessment for LASIK surgery, your eye doctor will conduct a comprehensive eye exam to know if you are really fit to undergo the surgery. The doctor needs to evaluate the following:
Refractive errors
Pupil size
General health
Medical history
Medications
Shape and thickness of your cornea
possible presence of dry eyes
Keep in mind that not everyone can be a good choice for LASIK surgery. Performing the procedure on people who are deemed not fit for it could result in unsatisfactory visual results.
There are specific limitations to remember:
Patients who are pregnant
Patients with degenerative or active autoimmune disorders
Patients that have too thin or irregular corneas
Patients with large pupils
Patients with high refractive error
Patients with unstable vision
Patients with dry eyes
What are the possible side effects of LASIK surgery?
There are a lot of laser eye surgery options that gives to restore a patient’s unaided vision to 20/20. However, before taking LASIK surgery you should be well aware of the complications or side effects that may occur post surgery. Itching or burning sensation after surgery is common as well as temporary. It usually subsides within the next day. Here are some of the following side effects or risks that a patient can experience after a LASIK surgery:
Temporary discomfort –
As mentioned a while ago, you may feel certain discomforts after the surgery. Mild eye irritation such as light sensitivity is even expected.
Sudden appearance of visual disturbances –
Sudden appearance of eye disturbances like glares or halos in low-light environments may be experienced. This happens typically at night, and could occur after the first few months of the surgery. Such complications usually resolve in just 3 months or less.
Complication with flap –
In LASIK surgery, your doctor will create a thin-hinged flap on the front surface of your cornea to access the stroma or the underlying cornea. This is done to remove some corneal tissue using the excimer laser. Flap risks or complications include:
Irregular corneal flaps
Flaps that are too small or too thin
Buttonholes (small holes or tears in the center of the flap)
Free caps or flaps without a hinge
Dry eyes syndrome –
After a LASIK surgery, some people experience a decrease in tear production. This problem can cause eye discomfort and blurry vision. The patient can expect the dry eye syndrome to be temporary. He or she can also use lubricating eye drops to lessen the discomfort.
Learn more about how LASIK surgery can help with your eye problems by calling Atlas Eye today. Visit their website for more details.
