No removal of the corneal surface tissue is necessary and therefore post-operative pain is substantially reduced. Post-operative visual acuity is restored within a few days rather than weeks. Eyedrops are usually discontinued after one week.
Stability usually occurs within one to three months.
Loss of the corneal flap during the operation. Loss of the corneal flap after the operation. Slipping of the flap and healing off center. Invasion of the surface tissue into the central tissue of the cornea. Infection of the cornea.