The FDA wants LASIK patients to know more about the risks of the popular eye surgery, but doctors say the agency
It’s used to correct conditions including myopia , hyperopia and astigmatism, which impacts both near and distant vision.
"There are important risks and side effects that are well-understood, as with any procedure, but one of the main reasons it was deemed safe and effective is a lot of these things get better with time," he told FOX TV Stations. "We have wonderful tests to be able to show us if the patient is a good candidate for LASIK."According to the FDA, the risks of LASIK surgery include:
Retinal detachment: If the retina detaches, it will lose function and the patient will have to undergo surgery to repair it, the FDA says. But the agency notes it’s a rare occurrence that usually only happens to"people who are very nearsighted." Visual symptoms: Examples include glare, halos, starbursts, double vision, blurred vision, and trouble driving at night.
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