Risk Factors For LASIK - Lasikdelhi
LASIK is one the most commonly performed laser vision correction procedures worldwide. More than 16 million procedures have been performed globally since 1990s. Complications that may lead to loss of vision are extremely rare. However certain side effects of this procedure like dry eyes, glare and haloes are temporary in nature and are not that uncommon. These side effects usually clear up in some weeks to months time and are not considered to be a major problem by majority of patients. RISKS include… · Post operative dry eyes. Some of the patients may experience dry eyes after the procedure . This is due to a temporary reduction in tear production, due to severing of corneal nerves during flap making. Dry eyes may last upto six months and is usually managed by tear film substitutes. However in our experience the thinner the flap is made the less severe is the dry eyes, due to preservation of some of the nerves which enter the c...