If you are worried about the LASIK surgery you are going to have and are tensed about something, you may relax on an easy chair comfortably. This is because of the fact that complications in laser eye treatment are extremely rare. This fact is revealed through statistical analysis by different health organizations worldwide.

First of all let’s take a synopsis about what LASIK actually is. It’s a kind of technique in which laser rays are used for reducing a person’s dependency on glasses or contact lenses. It involves changing the shape of cornea irreversibly. The technique, as said before is almost risk free, but still there are some complications which may occur during LASIK surgery and you should be very well aware of all of them if you are going to have one. Isn’t it? So let’s take a brief look at them as follows.

To begin with, one of the most commonly reported complications of LASIK is the flap complications. The flap is the hinged covering of the cornea, which is lifted by the surgeons in order to reshape the cornea. After reshaping, the flap is replaced as usual and it acts as a bandage too.

Secondly, we have Diffused Lamellar Keratitis (DLK). This disorder is often referred to as the “Sands Of The Sahara”. It is caused due to accumulation of dead cells beneath the corneal flap. Since dead, cornea assumes it to be a foreign body and therefore starts an inflammatory response against it. This results in scarring near the corneal flap.

Thirdly, we have another common disorder called “Regular Astigmatism”. This is resulted due to the lack of enough safety measures not being taken while the surgery is conducted. Unsmooth corneal surface is said to be the primary reason behind it. The symptoms includes blurry or double vision by the patient.

Next, we have night vision problems. This occurs due to area of treatment around the pupil is lesser than actually required.

Another more commonly reported side effect of LASIK surgery is the “Dry Eye”. If not treated on time, they may lead to inflammation or infection due to excessive friction between the eyeball and the flap. In other words, lack of lubrication.

Keratectasia is another possible side effect of LASIK surgery. Cutting the flap excessively deep during surgery or too much tissue cut off from it, is reported to be the primary reason behind it. It may lead to bulged or weakened cornea. The patient may experience distorted vision for life long, if not treated on time.

Low level infections in immediate post- surgical period are quite normal and often surgeons prescribe enough antibiotics to the patients, so this side effect won’t bother you much.

In the race of percentage, the “Dry Eye” disorder defeats all others by a margin of almost 40%.

Now, since you have a rough idea of quite a few LASIK surgery risks, it is advised to have a long chat with your doctor before you proceed, its your eyes after all! The so called “most valuable” sense organ we have. So to keep your eyes safe you need to decide wisely. Isn’t it?