"Yes. There are dangers associated with any surgery especially one on your eyes. They could mess up and you could be color blind, you could lose your vision completely also."
"Refractive eye surgery is also known as laser eye surgery. It removes the first layer over the eye that keeps you from seeing as well, making you not need glasses."
Some of the risks of refractive eye surgery are Corneal Ectasia, as well as, ghosting, halos, starbursts, double vision, and dry-eye syndrome. There is also a risk of the flap created in surgery of coming off completely.
Find a reputable ophthalmologist in your area who is fellowship trained in Cornea and Refractive Surgery.
Undercorrection or overcorrection in refractive surgery. Undercorrected refractive surgery patients usually can be treated with an enhancement, but overcorrected patients will need to use eyeglasses or contact lenses.
The common risks of LASEK eye surgery are, just after surgery you may feel a sensation similar to having dust in your eye, however in some case dryness can continue to persist so the patient would need to use eye drops.
Lasik eye surgery is a very safe procedure. As with any surgery, there are some dangers and these should be discussed with your doctor prior to surgery.
Only ophthalmologists (eye doctors) are allowed to perform Lasik eye surgery. they must have has the necessary training and be certified before being allowed to perform the surgery.
The patient is required to lie still and for some surgery, especially refractive surgery, he or she is asked to focus on the light of the operating microscope.
The variations procedures carried by ophthalmologist are : -Eye exam -Treatment of eye diseases -Cataract surgery -refractive surgery -Eyelid surgery -Intravitreal injection -Prescription of glasses and contact lenses
Ideal candidates for laser refractive cataract surgery are individuals with cataracts affecting their vision, who also desire a reduction in dependence on glasses. A comprehensive eye examination helps determine candidacy.
The wavefront surgery corrects eye vision. It is used to correct refractive errors near sightedness, far sightedness and astigmatism. It is used to give people better eye sight.
The results of laser refractive cataract surgery are intended to be long-lasting. The implanted intraocular lens (IOL) is permanent, providing improved vision for the foreseeable future. Regular eye exams are recommended to monitor eye health over time.