Untold numbers of people have benefited from the advanced medical technology of Lasik surgery. But what happens if the surgery doesn’t go according to plan, or if your own body simply can’t deal well with the surgery? Please understand that Lasik surgery is a wonderful medical procedure. The results mentioned in this article are not typical.
For whatever reason, some people have reported problems after having Lasik surgery. Most commonly reported is a condition resulting in dry eyes; scratchiness, feeling like there’s something in your eye, soreness and more have all been associated with this condition. In a study reported by the FDA 20% of Lasik surgery participants reported this condition existing six months after the surgery. Due to the weakening of the cornea from Lasik surgery, contact sports are sometimes discouraged after surgery. An accidental dislodging of the Lasik flap sometimes occurs upon violent contact post surgery.
The FDA report mentioned earlier goes on to say that after a six month post surgery period:
Due to a technicality night vision impairment and dry eye syndrome have been classified not as complications, but rather as symptoms. This was actually approved by the aforementioned FDA as they apply to laser companies’ reporting of Lasik surgery clinical trials. It leaves one to wonder who’s side the FDA is on. They require strict testing from companies and then let them off the hook concerning the results.
Don’t let this article stop you from getting Lasik Chicago if it’s something that you truly believe in and desire. It’s a personal choice.
