Beverly Hills Lasik Eye Surgeons

While the majority of patients recover without complications, LASIK vision correction procedures come with some risks which patients need to be aware of before committing to surgery. Even though today's all laser techniques are considered very stable and have been performed safely over 600,000 times, every surgery has potential complications that arise in a minority of cases.

Risk Factors Associated with LASIK Vision Correction Techniques

The most common complications of LASIK eye surgery include:

  • Overcorrection and undercorrection
  • Wrinkles in the corneal flap
  • Islands in the center of the cornea
  • Astigmatism
  • Foreign debris being trapped in the eye, causing vision problems and, occasionally, pain
  • A weakened cornea that can cause corrected sight to degrade
  • Epithelial ingrowths

Though most of these conditions resolve themselves, present little risk and create little discomfort, it is sometimes necessary for patients to undergo supplementary procedures to address the issues they create. In a small percentage of cases, an additional eyeglass prescription may still be necessary to aid vision under specific circumstances.

All-laser LASIK is an advanced sight correction technique that doesn't require blades or incisions of any type. Powerful lasers create a flap between the cornea and its protective tissue, allowing correction to take place without the need for cutting or stitching. It is becoming increasingly popular with both patients and doctors in Beverly Hills and throughout Southern California.

In the Beverly Hills area, this and other advanced sight restoration techniques are available from the experienced specialists at the Maloney Vision Institute. Home to two of the world's leading doctors, the institute brings the most advanced technologies to patients across Southern California.