Consider the low risk of a side effect of LASIK from your Laguna Hills Eye doctor

Eye surgeries such as LASIK have improved the vision of millions of people, making it possible for many to reduce their dependence on eyeglasses or contact lenses significantly. Procedures such as PRK, LASIK, and others can treat common vision problems like astigmatism, farsightedness, and nearsightedness, and each has an excellent safety rating, proven through years of clinical application.

No surgery is without the potential for at least one side effect. Before LASIK treatment, Laguna Hills eye doctor George Salib, MD, MS, FAAO discusses with each patient what to expect before, during, and after surgery. He is also careful to determine the most appropriate procedure for vision correction by considering several factors of the patient’s eye, such as moistness, refractive errors, and the thickness of the cornea.

The LASIK procedure

The goal of the LASIK procedure is to reshape the cornea to focus light on the retina accurately. The way the cornea is treated will depend on the vision problem that exists. For instance, nearsightedness is treated by flattening the cornea, whereas farsightedness requires the cornea to be made steeper. The laser procedure is performed under local anesthetic and it takes only about 15 minutes in total. No stitches are required for the eye to heal.

Due to the precision with which LASIK is performed, the risk of serious side effects is less than one percent. Risk of even minor complications is further decreased when you choose an experienced eye surgeon to perform your procedure. Dr. Salib has treated thousands of Orange County patients with precise vision correction procedures, achieving excellent results.

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Though the risk of side effects is very low, patients considering LASIK should be aware of the potential for:

Inflammation occurring beneath the flap, called diffuse lamellar keratitis. Rather rare, this condition may respond well to steroids or antibiotics.
Less-than-optimal results may occur depending on the body’s healing process or the amount of tissue removed. Working with a skilled surgeon who uses excellent technologies minimizes this risk, which could leave a patient with the need for corrective eyewear.
Dry eye syndrome may cause discomfort and blurred vision. In many cases, patients who experience this condition after LASIK find that irritation is temporary and the production of tears normalizes over time.
The most common side effect from LASIK is temporary irritation or discomfort in the eye. This may last for a few days or a few weeks, depending on the patient’s healing response. There are several ways to improve comfort as the eye heals.

Patients of Orange County Eye Institute can expect accuracy and personal attention that achieves the best possible outcome. To learn more about LASIK or other corrective eye surgeries, call (949) 441-5444 .