LASIK surgery: Complications and patient complaints

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, while avoiding some of the problems that LASIK can cause. Patients who are not candidates for surgery due to dry eyes, or extreme degrees of nearsightedness can feel secure that their most common complications are not an issue with this technology. Ultimately, the FDA testimonies brought one thing into focus. Patients and surgeons need to be highly aware of the potential for serious problems when proceeding with LASIK surgery. The FDA is recommending that surgeons do a better job of informing their patients, and providing pictures or diagrams of certain symptoms like glare and halos to help patients better understand the true implications. When performing LASIK eye surgery in Michigan, most surgeons know to screen for the highest risk factors that might lead a patient to experience the problems mentioned in the FDA testimony. If high risk, patients MUST be turned away and a recommendation for an alternative therapy should be made. In rare instances, patients may not be able to have refractive surgery. Personalized care in a high tech environment...Trust the doctor that doctors trust!

LASIK surgery: Complications and patient complaints

By: Collin Short

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