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LASIK surgery is a surgery performed on the eye in an effort to correct or enhance vision in patients with vision problems that require the use of corrective aids, like glasses and contacts. While, still a relatively new procedure, there has been much success with this procedure and millions of people’s lives have changed because of it.

As with all surgeries, there can be risks and complications of LASIK surgery. These risks and complications are rare and minimal. The risks and complications are also greatly controlled by the experience level, training and certifications of the eye surgeon performing the procedure. Interviewing and researching about the eye surgeon you are considering go along way in having a successful eye surgery.

Some of the complications of LASIK surgery are: double vision or halos, the need for corrective aids even after the procedure, chronic dry eye and results may diminish with age. As for the double vision and halos, this can cause a decrease in nighttime vision and situations with low light, like fog. Even when vision tests are good on a vision chart this can occur.

If you are under or over treated, you may still be required to wear glasses, reading glasses or contacts after the procedure to have a functional level of vision. Chronic Dry Eye Syndrome has been reported in some patients after the procedure and may required prescribed drops for discomfort and tears production. In a few cases, the results have been shown to decrease as the patient ages this is more common in farsighted patients than nearsighted ones.

Regardless, of the risks and complications of LASIK eye surgery there are many benefits and positive reasons to consider the treatment for your self. Many successful surgeries have been performed and brought a higher level of happiness and freedom to those patients. Without the hassle of wearing contact or glasses and the added expense of maintenance supplies and updated prescriptions, your life could be freer to see clearer and more vividly enriching your life more than ever before.