Can you lose your eyesight from laser eye surgery?
Can you lose your eyesight from laser eye surgery?
Total blindness – where you have no light perception – caused by laser eye surgery is extremely rare. The American Refractive Surgery Council states that no one has ever gone completely blind from laser eye surgery, with “inadequate aftercare” being the direct cause of any laser eye surgery-induced blindness.10 dic 2019
What percentage of people go blind after laser eye surgery?
It's estimated that the chances of going blind as a result of laser eye surgery are around 1 in 5 million.
Can your eyesight get worse after laser eye surgery?
Once you've recovered from Laser Eye Surgery, the changes made to your cornea by the laser are permanent and completely stable. The eye quickly adapts to your new vision. However, it is possible that your eyesight will worsen after Laser Eye Surgery due to an unavoidable part of the body's ageing process.28 may 2021
Is laser eye surgery 100% safe?
Laser eye surgery is safe and effective for the people who qualify for each procedure. If your eyes are not suited to a procedure, the results may be less effective and you may be at greater risk of post-operative complications.30 dic 2017