Lasik May Be More Dangerous as Many Victims Go Unreported: Patients Need to Speak Out

A recent article calls into question whether Lasik eye surgery is as safe and successful as previously thought. According to some data sources, as many as 5% of all Lasik patients suffer adverse events or are displeased with their surgery. However, according to the FDA, only a handful of adverse events or complaints about Lasik have been reported. Patients who have suffered from adverse events or problems with their vision after a Lasik surgery should report their problems to the FDA. The FDA plans a new study of Lasik’s safety next year.

Read more about Lasik and how to report problems here.

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