The Risks Involved LASIK Procedure

Are there risks Involved with the LASIK Procedure

All surgery procedures, LASIK included, involved risk. Curent statistics show that in experienced hands. LASIK has relatively low major complication rate. under or over correction of refractive power occur despite the surgeon's best effort. This is due to individual variation in the healing process and in tissue density.

If significant under or over correction occured, a second "enhancement" treatment can be considered. This treatment is usually advised to be done only after refractive status has stabilized. This could be anytime from 3 months to 6 months after the initial procedure.