Is LASIK right for you?
Pre-operative evaluations are important to help reduce complications that may occur after LASIK. It is possible to guide patients’ expectations in the right direction by evaluating and educating them about the complications. Some factors, such as a history of ocular injury, keratoconus or corneal dystrophy and diabetes, can increase the likelihood of complications.
Follow-ups for LASIK are scheduled at the first day, a week later, a month later, 3 months afterwards, and up to 6 months if your doctor feels it is necessary. LASIK is a remarkable procedure, but it can still have complications even with the latest technology. Here are some of the possible complications that could occur after LASIK.
Overcorrections
Overcorrection or under-correction are usually more common complications after LASIK. Overcorrection is a complication that most surgeons accept in post-LASIK patient. Under-correction occurs more often in patients with high myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism. Enhancement procedures are the best solution for overcorrections and subcorrections 3 months after stabilization of the refraction. The surgeon lifts the corneal flap again and performs a second ablation. Patients may request an enhancement procedure if the prescriptions are left on the table for two or more visits.
