As with any surgical procedure, complications and side effects are always a consideration. Some possible complications and side effects can include irregular astigmatism resulting in a decrease in best corrected vision, glare, corneal haze, over-or-under correction (which are directly related to the healing rate of the cornea), inability to wear contact lenses, loss of cornea cap requiring corneal graft, corneal scarring, infection and loss of vision.

Some of the side effects are expected, for example light sensitivity (usually lasting only 1-2 weeks post operatively) or haziness of the cornea which only lasts a short duration as part of the healing process. The haziness of the cornea can produce a glare or starburst effect which is seen around bright light (usually seen at night). As mentioned above these are more common and expected side effects but do not occur in all people.

Please feel free to contact us with regards to any concerns about complications or side effects of refractive surgery.
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