Lasik, a recent surgical modality of treatment to get rid of glasses has become very popular. However in England, lasik surgery is done by only those surgeons who are lasik certified. They are trained by Royal College of Surgeons. Once royal college authorities are satisfied, the surgeons are issued lasik certificate to do the procedure.
Patients are told about the likely side sffects. Types of side effects: Mild side effects are: 1) dry eye 2) haloes glare 3) diplopia Moderate side effects: 1) keratectasia 2) undercorrection 3) overcorrection 4) regression Severe side effects: 1) cataract 2) glaucoma 3) keratitis 4) endophthalmitis I would appreciate our lasik surgeons in India who have proper training, should tell the patients about the likely side effects of this procedure. Surgeons should follow proper selection of patients like high myopia females not willing to use thick…
