New laser software has virtually eliminated this complication. The patient s presenting symptoms would include pain and photophobia. All microkeratomes perform the same. The number of refractive surgery will increase over the next two years. Post-op care usually involves the use of a bandage contact lens.
Most patients can return to normal activities the following day.
The refractive error tends to be myopic and then gradually moves to plano. If the patient is hyperopic by 1.00D at one week post-op, the results would be considered a complication. The patient will read better during the first week and then near vision will become more difficult. I'll mail a Check Card no.