Possible side effects of LASIK surgery

If you plan to have lasik surgery, you may be worried about the possible side effects that might occur. Your surgeon should discuss the possible side effects and complications prior to surgery.

Possible side effects are common but normally disappear over time. In some rare cases, they are permanent.

Possible side effects of lasik surgery include:

• Discomfort or pain
• Hazy or blurry vision
• Scratchiness
• Dryness
• Glare
• Haloes or starbursts around lights
• Light sensitivity
• Small pink or red patches on the white portion of the eye