How safe is lasik eye surgery? do bad procedures happen and how often?Latina
Every surgery is risky including laser eye surgery. I suggest you read information on this website: http://www.lasiksucks4u.com/You may be interested to know that there is an alternative treatment for blurry vision called natural vision correction. It consists of specific eye exercises and techniques that can improve your eye sight and it's completely safe. Eye exercises work but require persistence. Read more here: http://www.refractiveeyedisorders.com/ry…Best regards,
Billye
Personally, I think it is too risky. I won't do it. One person I met had it done and he had problems with his eyes. He said it was done so that with one eye he could see far away and the other close up. My observation of his outcome was that he was suffering with his eye condition and he'd make angry remarks about them. Felt sorry for him. I'll stick to my glasses and they're an easy way to correct eyesight.
Rivka
the laser melts away a layer of the eye, if the procedure is done more than once u can damge sight.
Geneva
I agree with the lasikexpert, it is a surgery and with any surgery there are always risks. You must research your surgeons and research several different surgeons. I believe if you go with a experienced surgeon then you are obviously better off. I have worked for several different surgeons in the office but more so in the OR and most off them have had done over 50, 000 eyes and they are excellent. I had my eyes done by one of them and have been very happy. I wish you good luck!
Darlena
Yes, bad things can happen. Basically they cut the lens off your eye, do the work with the laser, then replace the lens flap. I've seen a video of the procedure, it's pretty stomach churning for someone like me, I don't like the idea of having my lens cut off... Well, not completely off, they leave it attached on the top and peel it back like a flap.Anyways, one possible mistake could be a "keyhole cut", the lens bends just a enough so the flap is not properly made. The long term effects are not completely understood either. This is not a procedure I'd do unless I had no choice other than complete blindness or the procedure.
Angele
There are extensive tests conducted on the partient's eye to see if they are suitableThey check for corneal thickness and curvature of the cornea and calculate how much they need to blast off with their laser. If it means that it will compromise the health of your eye afterwards, they will advise you not to do it.
Frederica
I used to work for a man who had it done, along with his wife, by the (supposed to be) best doctor in the Phoenix, Arizona area. He screwed them both up and their vision ended up worse than before.
Jamee
LASIK has been shown to be a relatively safe procedure...for those who are deemed a good candidate. The only way to tell if you are a good candidate is to have a consultation where they will measure your corneal thickness, vision, pupil size, and the general health of your eye. As your optometrist for recommendations of reputable LASIK surgeons in your area as a good way to start researching them. Do not go by price alone...it seems that more of the 'train wrecks' that have been seen are due to inexperience, or plain recklessness, of the surgeon, or lack of maintenance to their equipment.I work for a group of ophthalmologists...and yes, there have been cases of LASIK surgeries that probably should have never been performed come through our office for many different reasons. As for how often....many patients are coming to us have other ocular problems as well as their failed LASIK procedures. No, the problems are not related to their LASIK...more coincidental.You can google and watch LASIK videos online...How It's Made had a segment of it on TV in the past couple of weeks...and yes...it is not fun to watch...I watched my husband's procedure just to know more about it.I'm attaching a link below for you to parouse that describes the procedure, the risks, benefits, possible complications, conditions that should make LASIK not be a consideration, and what makes a good candidate.Keep in mind...everyone is different...there are going to be horror stories....and there are going to be stories from those who LOVE their results. Personally, I have known quite a few friends who had LASIK or PRK and have had no ill results. Go into a consultation informed and armed with a list of questions for the surgeon. Do not be afraid of going elsewhere if you do not feel comfortable with the surgeon and NEVER go by price. Is the 'discount' of mediocraty worth your eyesight?
Claire
Lasik is safe and effective by medical standards, but Lasik is surgery and no surgery is perfect. There will always be patients who do not get the results they desire. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/faq/lasik.h…I work for a nonprofit Lasik patient advocacy. We do not provide Lasik, just Lasik information and we certify doctors who do Lasik surgery.Our organization evaluated several medical studies, clinical trials, and patient results to determine that about 3% of vision correction surgery patients (all types of procedures, all types of patients) have some sort of unresolved complication at six months postop. The most common complication with Lasik is dry eyes, which requires medication and management. More serious complications can occur.Looking at a long list of potential complications from refractive surgery can be overwhelming. When put into proper perspective, the issue may not seem so dire. There are a gazillion things that can go wrong with any surgery, just like there are a gazillion things that can harm you every day. For most people considering refractive surgery, the more important issue is the probability of something going wrong, not the possibility. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/faq/lasik-c…Each person's eyes are different and there may be issues that indicate you have a higher than average risk, average risk, or even lower than average risk. Only after a comprehensive evaluation by a competent eye doctor will you really know.
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