Long-term Consequences of
Lasik, PRK, LASEK, Epi-Lasik, P-IOL, RLE

The FDA first approved the excimer laser for patients with mild to moderate myopia in October 1995. Later hyperopia and astigmatism correction were approved. Even with the information from overseas and studies during the FDA clinical trials, there is little long-term data on laser refractive surgery beyond about 15 years. In the short term, significant problems directly related to laser eye surgery have not appeared, however a small percentage of refractive surgery patients experience unwanted and even debilitating complications. This is surgery and there are no guarantees.

If you are ready to choose a doctor to be evaluated for conventional or custom wavefront Lasik, All-Laser Lasik, PRK, LASEK, Epi-Lasik, CK, RLE, or any refractive surgery procedure, we highly recommend you consider a doctor who has been evaluated and certified by the USAEyes nonprofit organization. Locate a USAEyes Evaluated & Certified Lasik Laser Eye Surgery Doctor.