LASIK Risks and Complications

Dallas, Texas

Considering LASIK? Worried about the risks? Then you will be glad to know that complications from LASIK are rare, and permanent vision loss is virtually unheard of. For those minor complications that can occur, retreatment or eye enhancements can solve the problem.

The most important step in undergoing LASIK is to choose a highly qualified eye surgeon. In Dallas, Texas, leading LASIK surgeon Dr. Harvey Carter has performed thousands of LASIK procedures. Choosing an eye surgeon like Dr. Carter decreases your risks because Dr. Carter will carry out proper screening before performing LASIK surgery to ensure the health of your eyes today and in the future.

LASIK Popularity

In the United States, LASIK is a popular procedure with a solid success rate that has been performed millions of times. Increasingly sophisticated technology provides very favorable outcomes for all patients. In fact, the U.S. military uses LASIK to help soldiers decrease dependence on eyeglasses and contact lenses. Overall, serious rates of complication are below one percent. This is due in large part to experienced LASIK surgeons who carefully screen and select patients based on best suitability for specific refractive procedures. Some patients are not good candidates for LASIK due to health problems, eye problems, age and pregnancy and nursing. This highlights the importance of speaking frankly with your eye surgeon during your vision consultation.

LASIK Complications

Most rare LASIK complications are associated with the creation of the corneal flap, an integral part of LASIK eye surgery. The April 2006 issue of American Journal of Ophthalmology indicates flap complications occur in .3 percent to 5.7 percent of all LASIK procedures. Still, no surgical procedure is risk free. LASIK complications may include:

• Double vision
• Dry eye
• Glares or halos at night
• A sandy feeling in the eye
• Removal of too little or too much corneal tissue

You can improve your chances of a great surgical experience by selecting a highly experienced, reputable eye surgeon like Dr. Harvey Carter, supported by the professional vision care team at The Carter Eye Center in Dallas, Texas. Please contact us today to schedule your no-cost vision consultation, and be sure to ask about our "20/20 or It’s Free Money Back Guarantee".