Technically, any surgery can go wrong, no matter the surgery is performed with blade or without the blade and Lasik surgery is no exception. Any surgery can be successful and the surgery of going wrong can be nullified, only when the surgery is technically successful, followed by apt post surgery care.
According to many clinical studies and their respective reports, the success rate of Lasik surgery is more than 96% and hence the percent of Lasik surgeries that go wrong is lesser than 4%. When the unsuccessful rate of Lasik can be lesser than 4%, it does not mean that the surgery is failure. There is a considerable area between white and black, which can be grey. So, between success and failure, there can be complications and risky percentage. Every potential Lasik patient has to be aware of these possible risks and complications.
Complications
Complications are usually technical factors, where the technical aspects are not fulfilled, while performing the surgery. Another factor for complications is Lasik surgery performed for inappropriate patient. One more factor to consider is inappropriate or inconsistent post-operative care.
- Eye Infections
The first and foremost possible complication after Lasik surgery can be eye infection and it potential threat to the eyes. Hence, it is mandatory for every patient to ensure that there is no infection attacked to the eyes.
- Detached Retinas
It is technically possible, but not usually done with any patients, because eye surgery is performed with an utmost care and care after surgery is also considered as a serious aspect.
- Vision Loss
Loss of vision is subjective and it may start from 1% and it may increase to beyond 90%. The reasons can be inappropriate surgery for the prescription.
- Night Vision Problem
Night vision can be a problem and unclear vision during night, especially during night drive. Night vision in turn declines the quality of life during nights to some extent.
Complications Rate
Complications rate after Lasik is extremely low and it is lesser than 1% of the cases. These complications can be easily avoidable, when pre assessment is done in appropriate ways and right surgery and right procedure is provided to the right Lasik patient. On the other hand, appropriate post surgery care also ensures better outcome and decrease complication rate.
Risks and Side Effects
Risks and side effects are common usually after every kind of surgery and so Lasik surgery. The possible risks and side effects of Lasik surgery are the following.
- Dry eyes
- Halos
- Chronic pain
- Glare
- starbursts
There have been millions of patients, who have gone through the Lasik surgery, every year and the appreciable success rate encourage millions of the potential Lasik patients to undergo the Lasik surgery.