Complications of LASIK Eye Surgery
Expected Complications of LASIK Eye Surgery – Or Malpractice?
If you are considering having LASIK eye surgery because you have heard about all its wonderful benefits and low side effects, you need to have all the facts before you proceed. What you don’t know can hurt you — permanently.
LASIK is not as safe as advertisers would have you believe. Five percent of all patients who undergo LASIK have serious side effects or complications that leave them wishing they never had the surgery. Still, not all bad outcomes of LASIK or other eye surgeries are due to professional negligence. If you have suffered complications or an injury after LASIK contact our law offices today. We know how to investigate cases and discover if you were a victim of eye surgery malpractice.
Examples of Professional Negligence
- Examples of Pre-Surgery Negligence and Errors
- Examples of Post-Surgery Negligence and Errors
- Examples of Surgery Medical Negligence
- Medical Malpractice vs. Known Associated Risks
Eye Surgery Complications
LASIK vision correction surgery (refractive surgery), cornea transplant surgery or cataract surgery all contain some risk of adverse outcomes. While the risks are statistically low, and many complications are temporary, some can lead to permanent damage.
Complications in Healing After Eye Surgery
Possible Complications and Damage to Eyesight Because of LASIK Surgery
- Overcorrection or undercorrection — LASIK surgery involves reshaping the cornea, the outer protective layer of the eye to correct myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) or astigmatism (irregularity in the cornea causing visual distortions). If the surgeon miscalculates prior to surgery or removes too much or too little corneal tissue, the surgery may be unsuccessful. It may be possible to correct the error through additional surgery or by wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses. If not, you may have a suit for loss of best corrected vision.
- Blurred vision — The eye(s) cannot bring objects into focus, making reading, driving and everyday tasks difficult or impossible.
- Double vision — The binocular function of the eyes is impaired, and two overlapping images are seen instead of one.
- Glare — Light scatters on the surface of the cornea, producing glare from headlights that makes night driving difficult.
- Halos — Rings are seen around bright lights as the pupil expands to the edge of the surgical incisions on the cornea.
- Starbursts — Similar to halos, bright lights become distracting flares.
- Ghosts — A shadow or negative image is seen next to the main object.
- Sensitivity to light — This is normal after surgery, but some patients are permanently affected.
Contact Our Lawyers to Find Out if You Have a Malpractice Case
If medical malpractice caused your problems, you may be able to sue to cover the cost of medical care (corrective surgery, medications, eyewear), and for the expense of lost wages or income, pain and suffering, and lost enjoyment of life.
The law firm of Hill & Associates, P.C. is a personal injury and medical negligence practice that protects the rights of victims of eye surgery complications. We represent clients throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Call 866-720-4699 or contact our lawyers online for a free initial consultation.
