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2. FDA Warns of Potential Side Effects Associated With LASIK Surgery

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   An FDA draft suggests LASIK surgery patients be better warned of potential complications. Experts explain potential laser eye surgery side effects.

3. LASIK - Wikipedia

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   LASIK surgery is performed by an ophthalmologist who uses a femtosecond laser or a microkeratome to create a corneal flap to expose the corneal stroma and then an excimer laser to reshape the corneal stroma in order to improve visual acuity. [2] [3] LASIK is very similar to another surgical corrective procedure, photorefractive keratectomy (PRK ...

4. Laser coagulation - Wikipedia

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   In the eye, side effects and complications of laser photocoagulation are not infrequent [clarification needed] and include loss of vision, worsening visual acuity, reduced night vision, and hemorrhaging in the eye. [6] In about 8% of cases can cause scarring which in turn can lead to permanent central vision loss. [1] [12]

5. Photorefractive keratectomy - Wikipedia

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   PRK has advantages over LASIK in that it avoids added complications associated with the flap created during surgery. The procedure may also reduce the chances of dry eye symptoms after surgery. Due to the PRK procedure not requiring a surgical flap, athletes or individuals concerned with trauma introduced by the flap may see benefits to LASEK.

6. A woman paid $12,000 for surgery to permanently turn ... - AOL

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   Five said the pigment faded or changed in color after 29 months, and one who had previously had Lasik, a type of vision-correction surgery, developed corneal ectasia, a condition that causes the ...

7. Laser blended vision - Wikipedia

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   Laser Blended Vision does not carry specific increased serious risks relative to the standard LASIK laser eye surgery itself. As with all laser eye procedures, patients must familiarize themselves with the risks and side effects of the treatment, which is best done in consultation with an expert laser eye surgeon who performs the Laser Blended ...