Potential Complication
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While Lasik eye surgery is quite safe, there is always the slight risk of complication. It is always important to consider these risks before embarking on the journey towards clear vision. According to the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, mild complications occur in 3-4% of patients. However, less than 1% experience any significant damage, and everyday, steps are being taken to lessen this number. No instances of blindness have ever been reported as resultant from Lasik surgery. The following groups are not recommended for Lasik surgery: Pregnant or nursing women. The refraction of the eye is changing in this period, making the surgery ineffective or inaccurate. However, once a woman is no longer nursing, she may be a candidate for surgery. Under 21 years of age. The body is, for the most part, undergoing radical changes. They eye is one of the most rapidly developing parts of the body. It is unwise to have the surgery, as your vision, regardless of your condition, may improve or worsen, thus requiring further surgery. - Previous eye surgery (cataract, other corrective surgery).
- Keratonconus, a condition that alters the shape of the cornea.
- Corneal scratching or infection.
- Herpes simplex or herpes zoster that has affected your eyes.
- Glaucoma or high blood pressure in the eye.
- Inflammation of the eye or eyelid and crusting of the eyelashes.
- Injury to the central cornea.
- The consumption of any medication with ocular side effects, such as isotretinoin or amiodarone hydrochloride.
- Severe allergies.
- Any medication that causes the healing process to slow or halt, such as for: diabetes, autoimmune or immunodeficiency diseases, retinoic acid, or steroids.
- Unstable or worsening refractive errors.
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