After Lasik Eye Surgery

The results of lasik eye surgery vary on the experience of the ophthalmologist and the equipment used. As with any surgery risks are also involved after lasik eye surgery. These problems are usually found for a short time after lasik eye surgery and goes off by medication or proper rest and care.

The most common complication faced by people after lasik eye surgery is of infection. So it becomes mandatory to use an antibiotic eye drop after lasik eye surgery to avoid infection. Another common problem after lasik eye surgery is of night glaring or hallowing. This usually goes off after two to three weeks on its own. Some patients also complain of blurring of vision after lasik eye surgery. This can be corrected by the use of thin lenses or contact lenses. The dry eye effect after lasik eye surgery is usually short lived and can be remedied by using some liquid medication prescribed by the doctor to keep your cornea moist till the time natural moistening of the cornea is not starting.
Some more complicated complication arising after lasik eye surgery can be displacement of the corneal flap or over correction and extra epithelial growth. The over correction can be remedied by the use of lenses or contact lenses and also by lasik surgery enhancements. But the displacement of corneal flap and extra epithelial growth requires minor lasik enhancement surgery after lasik eye surgery. These complications after lasik eye surgery are very easily handled if your ophthalmologist experienced. These complications do not lead to any permanent vision impairment.

The expectation after lasik eye surgery has increased very much with newer technologies and availability of experienced doctors. So the risks involved in lasik eye surgery become very negligible when compared to the results after lasik eye surgery. If the ophthalmologist is sufficiently experienced then the result after lasik eye surgery can be quite comparative with corrected vision with lenses or contact lenses. The vision after lasik eye surgery can be up to 20/20 if the vision can be corrected to 20/20 by conventional means. In some cases after lasik eye surgery there may be little loss in BCVA. For example if the uncorrected vision before lasik is 20/200 the after lasik eye surgery it can be 20/20 or 20/40. In the later case it can be corrected up to 20/25 a little below 20/20. But considering the other non-surgical alternatives the results after lasik eye surgery is tremendous. The results after lasik eye surgery also depends on the health of the patient and the condition of the eye (vision) before lasik surgery. Even with perfect eye surgery and good health of the eye the results after lasik eye surgery differs between different patients.

To expect more out of lasik eye surgery some restrictions are to be followed after lasik eye surgery as prescribed by the doctor. The doctor usually prescribes the use of an antibiotic or anti-inflammatory eye drop so that the eye remains free from infections and also reduces any irritation or swelling. Sometimes to avoid dryness of the cornea some liquid medication is to be used to keep the cornea moist. Eye shields to be used to prevent scratching of the eyes mostly when you are sleeping. If you become sensitive to bright lights that is experience haloes and night glaring then wearing of dark glasses are recommended. Try not to rub your eyes for a few weeks till your surgery cures.

Summary
There are many complications long term and short term after lasik eye surgery. But compared to the expectations and results delivered after lasik eye surgery the complications become very negligible to bring any concern to the patient prepared to go for lasik eye surgery.