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What are the dangers of having lasik eye surgery?

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

LASIK risks: Lasik risks = need for touchup, dry eye, glare & haloes, corneal scarring, infection, decreased vision, possible need for contact lens or additional corneal surgery. These risks are uncommon and lasik is one of the safest and most common elective procedures performed.

Answered 12/11/2012

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Risks: The lasik surgery carries no more risk than many other common or routine surgeries. With the amazing technology of the visx laser, intralase laser, risk of infection, glare, halos or diminished night vision is significantly reduced.

Answered 8/7/2013

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