Every medical professional gives out their best when it comes to treating patients who come to them believing in their ability to heal them. However, there are many factors out of the control of Medical Practitioners when it comes to treatments and healing.
While on one side the Medical Professional applies his complete knowledge and fullest expertise to heal people, it is the internal and external factors pertaining to the patients that must complement these efforts.
Every treatment has its own flipside considering the other aspects involved in the same. Let us have a look at such possible flip side of Lasik Eye Surgery and the different factors contributing to the same
Lasik Eye Surgery Risk
Some common Lasik Eye surgery risk are list below. These are only general indications and are not applicable and mandatory for all patients who undergo Lasik Surgery.
Flap related complications – Improperly positioned flap that is lifted during the surgery
Vision disturbances – In most cases this is a temporary phenomena
Post surgery Epithelial growth under the flap
Irregular Astigmatism caused due to irregular healing due to improperly cornered Cornea
Bulged eye surface termed as Keratectasia or Keratoconus caused due to excessive removal of tissue from the eyes
Inflammation under the flap termed as Diffuse Lamellar Keratitis (DLK) hindering the healing process
Dry Eye Syndrome which is usually temporary in nature
Eyes not responding in the expected manner to the Laser treatment causing significant levels of overcorrection, regression and under correction
Infections in the eye
Factors causing risks post Lasik Surgery
Many internal and external factors contribute to the success of a Lasik surgery. Some such factors are listed below for a better understanding of the process.
Age of the patient undergoing the surgery
Pregnancy
Overall unstable vision affects the success rate of Lasik surgery
Prevalence of high refraction errors in the eye
Irregular Corneas or Corneas that are too thin
Dry Eye condition (Dry Eye Syndrome)
Abnormally large sized pupils
Presence of autoimmune or degenerative disorders
Solutions for LASIK Eye Surgery Risks
Many solutions are available for complications that may arise out of a Lasik Surgery for various reasons. Some such solutions are listed below for the benefit of aspiring patients
Glasses or Contact Lenses
Eye drops
Repeat treatment with Laser (Second Laser Procedure)
Surgical Correction
Medications
Oral Flaxseed oil
Surgical rinsing of cells
Oral medications via prescriptions
LASIK Eye Surgery risks are uncommon phenomenon. Minimal percentage of people experience complications post Lasik surgery. Advancements in Medical science and the expertise of the medical professional enables assessment of risks involved even during the pre surgery stages. This helps the medical fraternity take required precautions during and post surgery periods.
Given the pre existing ailments or medical conditions of people who undergo Lasik Surgery, medications are given to avoid any kinds of risks from occuring during all points of time.
