Laser Eye Surgery from LASIK MD – Vision Correction Safety Results

LASIK eye surgery is the safest elective procedure in the world. With over 15 years of modern day experience and positive outcomes to correct myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism, laser vision correction safety results speak for itself. Read more about how laser eye surgery is the safest elective procedure in the world.

Can I get a complication?

In all of medicine, laser vision correction is the safest elective procedure in the world
Like any other surgery, there is always some risk, but the risk is small

Can I become blind?

The risk of becoming blind is theoretical, and very remote. It is virtually impossible.
There are no reported cases of blindness by the FDA.
- There were approximately 1.4 million procedures performed just last year in North America.
There are no reported cases of blindness at LASIK MD (out of all procedures performed).
140,000 procedures per year performed in Canada, 40% of those procedures are performed at a LASIK MD clinic.

Risks of permanent complications

Ectasia or bending of the cornea from decreased strength: 1/10,000
Infection with scarring: 1/50,000
- Most infections can be resolved with proper treatment
- Minimal consequence, if treated
Risk of infection with contact lenses: 1/2,000 per year, or 1/100 over the average 20 years that people wear contact lenses.
- Thus, one is 500 times more likely to get an infection with contact lenses over their lifetime than with LASIK surgery.

Risk of other complications

Flap complication – almost all temporary, heal without any visual effect
- Thin or short flap: 1/1,000; virtually all of these heal without affecting vision (98%).
Inflammation or swelling delaying recovery of best corrected vision

Is it Safe?

Yes, it is safe, the safest elective procedure in the world.
Over 15 years modern day experience and positive results.
Comparable common risks (over lifetime):
- Risk of dying from lightning: 1/50,000
- Risk of dying from choking on food: 1/5000
- Risk of dying from falling down stairs: 1/3,000
- Risk of dying in a car accident: 1/80

You can also read about LASIK MD outcomes. Laser eye surgery is not only safe, it can also improve your day and night vision and most important, it can improve your life. At LASIK MD, your vision is our top priority.