Despite the advances over the years, vision correction technology still has risks and potential pitfalls associated with it. While the statistics show that the outcome for most patients is overwhelmingly positive, the reality still remains that for some, the once eagerly anticipated procedure ends with problems that leave the quality of life worse than before. For these select few, this unfortunate outcome can be devastating.
I don't want to do anything crazy. I am not a real risk taker. I don't skydive or bungee jump. Is LASIK to risky. Lets say I get the surgery and the worst happens…my vision is permanently scarred. Then what? Do I have any options at that point. What are your suggestions. Does the potential end justify the means?
LASIK risks - an article from St. Petersburg Times about LASIK risks.
Pitfalls - good links for various problems that can occur.
Risks- this site describes the various risks associated with LASIK.
USA Today - an article about LASIK risks.
Post-op photos - photos of patients after the procedure.
Disaster photos - photos of the potential worst case scenario.
Surgical Eyes.com- this site provides some very startling images of potential problems that refractive surgery can cause.
Lasik Disaster.com - the name says it all. A story of a woman's terrible ordeal.
Problems - another personal story of a mans terrible experience with LASIK surgery.
Can You Sue? - a site answering questions about LASIK malpractice.
LASIK Litigation - provides important safety and legal information regarding the potential risks associated with the LASIK procedurel.
Living with Limitations - some suggestions about living with poor vision.
