When Lasik Eye Surgery Goes Terribly Wrong

Each year millions of people who suffer from poor or compromised vision choose to go the route of having Lasik eye surgery to correct their eyesight.  Unfortunately, the surgery doesn’t always go as planned and mistakes are made, often with devastating results.  Medical negligence during Lasik surgery can result in worsening vision and even blindness.

Lasik surgery is a relatively new procedure in which an eye doctor that has been specially trained makes a tiny incision in the cornea of the eye and then uses a laser to correct the patient’s myopic vision, or nearsightedness.  It is a delicate procedure and there are presently only fifteen types of lasers that are approved by the FDA for such surgery.

If the wrong type of laser is used, or if the right type falls into the hands of an improperly trained eye doctor, the results can be devastating.

Victims of faulty Lasik eye surgery can develop symptoms such as double vision, halos and glares, or severe dry eyes.  In extreme cases, patients have completely lost their vision.

Lasik surgery is a serious medical procedure and it is not for everyone.  Patients seeking this type of procedure should do their homework and research qualified medical professionals before they choose one, to be sure that they are properly qualified to perform the surgery.

If you have had negative results from a faulty Lasik surgery at the hands of a negligent eye doctor and are suffering from the side effects it has caused, you should sit down with a medical lawyer right away to discuss your rights.

For some basic facts and tips about Lasik surgery, visit the Federal Trade Commission website.