S E Wilson1. 1. Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle 98195-6485, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To review common complications noted with LASIK. METHODS: Review of personal experience of the author with the procedure and work published in the literature. RESULTS: The most common complications of the LASIK procedure include flap irregularities, epithelium and other materials within the lamellar interface, irregular astigmatism, regular astigmatism, regression, and overcorrection. Infection is a rare but potentially serious complication. CONCLUSIONS: LASIK has impressive potential for the correction of myopia and hyperopia. Surgeons who perform the procedure must be familiar with recognition and treatment of potential complications of LASIK.
PURPOSE: To review common complications noted with LASIK. METHODS: Review of personal experience of the author with the procedure and work published in the literature. RESULTS: The most common complications of the LASIK procedure include flap irregularities, epithelium and other materials within the lamellar interface, irregular astigmatism, regular astigmatism, regression, and overcorrection. Infection is a rare but potentially serious complication. CONCLUSIONS: LASIK has impressive potential for the correction of myopia and hyperopia. Surgeons who perform the procedure must be familiar with recognition and treatment of potential complications of LASIK.