Possible risks of LASIK surgery

Are you concerned about the possible risks associated with lasik surgery? If so, you should discuss these with your surgeon prior to signing the dotted line. The surgeon should discuss the possible risks, the possible complications, the possibility of side effects and the pros and cons of lasik surgery with you until you feel comfortable with your decision.

Possible risks of lasik surgery include:

Over correction
Under correction
Corneal scarring
Irregular astigmatism
Corneal infection
May not be able to see as well after surgery
A decrease in contrast sensitivity
Problems with night driving
Irregular flaps
Incomplete flaps
Ingrowth of cells under flap
Flaps cut off completely