The most common LASIK side effect is dry eye as tear production is reduced after the surgery for a period of time. With the use of artificial tears regularly for the first few weeks to months, most patients recover well from this symptom. More long-term dryness may need to be treated with tear enhancing medications or other measures so we screen heavily for dry eye BEFORE LASIK is done.
Another side effect can be over or under correction. Over or under correction occurs in fewer than 10% of all LASIK patients and generally requires a second laser surgery to achieve the desired vision.
Other, more serious complications may include a dislocated flap or infection. These complications occur very rarely and require immediate attention from an eye surgeon at our LASIK surgery center. By carefully following the restrictions immediately after surgery these complications can be avoided. To better understand the risks, come speak with our expert doctors.