Evaluation of risks of eye surgery

Eye surgery can be helpful in correcting vision problems. It is usually a perfect solution for individuals who dislike eyeglasses or contact lenses. But laser eye surgery still involves some risks and postoperative complications. These aspects should be equally evaluated against the promising benefits. It is incomprehensive to appreciate solely those benefits brought by a perfect eye surgery but ignore potential dangers. To a large degree, surgical risks and postoperative complications deserve more attention because the eyes tolerate no hurt or damage.

Surgical risks and complications do exist

Any form of surgery can bring certain risks and complications. The eyes are so delicate that an eye surgery can never be free of all risks. But in some cases, an eye surgeon may tell his patients that nothing can or will go wrong. This kind of claim is expected to attract more patients. But patients should keep a proper expectation about eye surgery result. It does have potential risks and complications. Once an eye surgeon says that his or her surgery is 100% safe, it is the time to leave. A responsible surgeon will tell the exact risks or side effects that accompany the surgery itself or occur after the surgery.

About under-treatment and over-treatment

Serious and horrible complications or side effects are very rare in laser eye surgery. But any drawbacks or imperfect results of the surgery can be bothersome because all patients expect the surgery to bring perfect eyesight. In some instances, laser eye surgery may cause under-treatment or over-treatment eyes. These two conditions result from imprecise corneal reshaping during the surgery. Too much or inadequate corneal tissues are cut. In the former case, an enhancement surgery can be further conducted. In the latter case, the patient will unfortunately wear corrective eyewear for the remaining of the life.

Vision loss and unstable visual outcomes

Moreover, eye surgery still has the risk of causing vision loss, especially night vision. This condition may make individuals unable to drive at night. Another potential condition is that visual outcomes from laser eye surgery are unstable or impermanent. All patients want to get normal eyesight from eye surgery forever, but actually their vision may decline over time. Knowing this risk will help patients make a comprehensive evaluation of the surgery.

Pay enough attention to surgeon selection

Some patients do little homework in selecting a competent surgeon. Eye surgery requires much experience and expertise so that an experienced surgeon is quite critical. In addition, different surgeons often specialize in their respective types of eye surgery. It is quite necessary to choose an eye surgeon specializing in the exact surgery type a patient wants. A skilled surgeon can minimize risks and complications associated with the eye surgery.