Just about everyone these days knows someone who has had LASIK eye surgery. This popular surgical procedure to improve vision has worked wonders for many patients.<\/p>\n
However, the flipside to the story is that some patients have dealt with lasting injuries brought on by negligence and malpractice from surgeons.<\/p>\n
What is LASIK?<\/p>\n
LASIK, which stands for Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis, is a procedure that was developed about 20 years ago to combat astigmatism, myopia and other common vision issues. The surgical procedure is relatively simple and is undertaken by cutting a flap in the corneal tissue of the eye before a laser is used to correct the visual condition.<\/p>\n
Typically, any complications disappear within a couple of weeks of surgery. Unfortunately, this is not the case for some patients. These patients have to deal with long-term complications ranging from pain to dry eye to light sensitivity to, in some cases, blindness.<\/p>\n