Lasik - Will Lasik Complications Affect You?
There is little doubt lasik eye surgery can help your vision provided you are a good candidate. Many people believe it’s just a matter of setting up a date for surgery and the lasik surgeon will perform miracles.
Well, that’s not true and in the main, you’ll need to pass several qualifying clauses before you’re allowed your date with lasik eye surgery destiny. The pre-screening process is just as important as the procedure itself as we explain in this article.
You May Not Qualify For Lasik
Obviously, surgery is not suitable for everyone and if you are considering lasik, you are not automatically guaranteed going under the surgeon’s laser. The pre-screening period is vital in assessing your suitability as a candidate for surgery.
If you are experiencing certain problems which will place you at risk or increase your risk of becoming impaired in some form or another, then don’t be surprised if you are not approved.
Less than one per cent of patients have experienced serious complications arising from lasik eye surgery. So what are some of the complications from lasik eye surgery you could be at risk from?
Issues with the flap can make up about 5% of lasik complications. Basically, problems can arise when the flap is not properly re-shaped and could either be too thin or too thick. Ill-fitting flaps may wrinkle so after being placed on the eye’s surface.
Can it affect your vision? Yes, but in the majority of cases, only temporarily.
Issues With The Cornea
Double vision can arise from issues such as bad laser correction which doesn’t center on the eye. The cornea can also react to foreign debris which is caught under the flap. Inflammation usually occurs and permanent vision loss is a risk however, this is a slight risk provided follow up treatment is conducted in quick time.
Some of the other more common complications of lasik eye surgery include dry eye along with over and under correction. As with most of the complications mentioned, follow up treatment will in most cases rectify any issues and this treatment doesn’t have to be more surgery. It could simply be medication prescribed by your doctor.
You will place yourself at great risk if you are initially rejected as a lasik eye surgery candidate and then attempt to get the procedure performed elsewhere. Sure, get a second opinion but a quality and responsible eye surgery center will not want to perform treatment on your eyes if it means putting you at risk.