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Is LASIK Safe?
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HOW IS YOUR VISION
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LASIK EYE SURGERY
FAQ
GENERAL
EYE AND VISION FAQ
LASIK RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS
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LASIK
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Bilateral
Simultaneous LASIK
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How Safe is LASIK?
LASIK is a generally a very safe procedure and most patients who have LASIK are satisfied with the outcome of their surgery (like improvements in vision).
Research and studies on patient satisfaction support this. For example, the most thorough evaluation of the results of LASIK in the peer-reviewed literature we found was published in 2009 by Dr. Kerry Solomon and colleagues. This comprehensive study reviewed 1,581 articles from more than 20 countries published between 1988 and 2008. The evidence demonstrated that 95.4% of patients were “satisfied or very satisfied” with the results of LASIK (Solomon KD, Fernández de Castro LE, Sandoval HP, et el. LASIK world literature review: quality of life and patient satisfaction. Ophthalmology. 2009;116:691-701).
LASIK Risks and Complications Reports
No surgery is without the risk of complications and LASIK is no exception. This is why it is important for anyone considering LASIK or another vision correction surgical procedure to understand the potential complications and side effects so you can make an informed decision. Trusted LASIK Surgeons is committed to providing you with an honest discussion concerning the risks and complications commonly associated with LASIK and other laser eye surgery.
Please click on the discussions and sample informed consent forms below to learn more about the risks and complications concerning Laser vision correction surgery procedures such as LASIK and PRK.
LASIK Risks, Complications and Side Affects
This discussion covers traditional LASIK surgery where a blade is used to make the corneal flap as well as the vision correction portion of a LASIK procedure where a laser is used to reshape the cornea. A sample informed consent form is included for your reference.
All-Laser LASIK Risks, Complications and Side Affects.
This discussion covers “all laser” or bladeless LASIK surgery where the IntraLase™ laser is used instead of the blade to make the corneal flap (it is generally applicable to other lasers used to make the corneal flap). A sample informed consent form is included for your reference.
Bilateral Simultaneous LASIK Risks, Complications and Side Affects
If you are having Bilateral Simultaneous LASIK or PRK, (Surgery on Both Eyes At the Same time), this discussion should be read in addition to the discussions above as applicable on the risks and complications associated with traditional and “All Laser” LASIK. A sample informed consent form is included for your reference.
Trusted LASIK Surgeons was launched with consumers like you in mind who are interested in improving their vision.
We believe anyone considering LASIK should find a surgeon who will properly diagnose them, recommend the best procedure and perform their LASIK procedure at the highest professional standards.
This is why our LASIK Surgeon Directory features surgeons who have proven expertise and professional accomplishments. Most of the surgeons you find here perform other refractive and cataract surgery procedures in addition to LASIK. LASIK is not always your best option, which is why finding a reputable expert LASIK surgeon like one featured in our directory can help avoid problems.
How to Find a Highly Qualified and Experienced LASIK Surgeon
Our Trusted LASIK Surgeons Directory features highly qualified LASIK and refractive surgery experts who have proven experience, are active in the field of refractive surgery, and have been professionally recognized for their research, accomplishments, and contributions to advancing vision correction care.
Most of the LASIK eye surgeons in our directory also other vision correction procedures and many of these are leading experts when it comes to lens implants and other refractive surgery and cataract surgery procedures. In other words, most of the eye surgeons listed at Trusted LASIK Surgeons are not simply LASIK specialists, but vision correction experts with proven experience.
Please visit our directory of vision correction experts to find an experienced eye surgeon closest to you and review the profile of an expert surgeon to see if they offer cataract surgery. Even if the surgeon nearest to you in our directory does not offer cataract eye surgery, we believe that surgeon may be able to refer you to an experienced and qualified surgeon in your local area that can help diagnose and treat you for your cataract and other vision problems. If you do contact a surgeon in our directory, please let the surgeon know you found the doctor through Trusted LASIK Surgeons.
The screening process and standards used by Trusted LASIK Surgeons, can be found at:
How Are Lasik Eye Surgeons Qualified at TLS
It is important to find an experienced eye surgeon like the ones in the Trusted LASIK Surgeons Directory, most of whom perform a variety of refractive surgery procedures to give patients a more complete range of options vision correction options.
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