May Lasik Have Complications?
The short answer is yes. This technology aimed at fixing vision is widely used, and many patients are satisfied with the results. However, not everyone is happy, and some of the adverse effects associated with Lasik are not as rare as they seem to be and can affect your vision permanently.

Not so rare
Most ophthalmologists promote Lasik as a nearly foolproof method which has enabled millions of people to stop wearing glasses. They say complications are rare, and even if you experience adverse effects, they are usually mild and resolve on their own within several months. The truth is, Lasik is capable of causing eye damage which can persist and transform into eye pain. According to a paper recently published by the FDA, half of patients undergoing such treatment experience side effects, and one third reports developing dry eyes. It is worthy of note that the figures include those who had otherwise healthy eyes before Lasik, and it was the first time they had these symptoms.
Possible Lasik complications
The list of Lasik-induced adverse effects includes the following:- Dry eyes. This adverse effect is the most common one, and around 50% of all patients have dry eyes even years after surgery. Some cases are mild and can be managed using artificial tears or similar products, but others are not that easy to treat.
- Halos, double vision and starbursts. Bright objects, like lamps, may appear as surrounded by halos or starburst. Some people start seeing all their As, Bs and Cs after Lasik, but they appear as thee As, three Bs, etc. Such vision aberrations can be temporarily or persist.
- Improper corrections. In some cases, a surgeon removes an insufficient amount of tissue to fix your vision, or removes too much of it. If it happens, another Lasik is required (though it can be performed only after one year passes).
References:
Symptoms and Satisfaction of Patients in the Patient-Reported Outcomes With Laser In Situ Keratomileusis (PROWL) Studies – Jamanetwork.com
Patient-reported outcomes 5 years after laser in situ keratomileusis – Jcrsjournal.org
Thanks for sharing the information.I had got my lasik surgery some days ago and have not experienced any side effects up to now but after reading your blog and now i much very much aware it could have side effects also.