The most common side effects after LASIK are temporary dry eye and mild halos or glare around lights at night, particularly in the first few weeks. These resolve on their own in the vast majority of patients as the cornea heals. Serious complications — such as infection or significant vision loss — are extremely rare, occurring in less than 1% of cases. At Florida Eye Custom Vision, our WaveLight Plus technology — available at only 30 practices nationwide — uses ray-tracing and 3D eye modeling with over 100,000 data points to reduce glare and halos more effectively than traditional LASIK systems. The most important factor in minimizing risk is proper patient selection — which is why our free consultation and advanced diagnostic evaluation exist. For patients with dry eye concerns, SMILE may be a better alternative, as it preserves more corneal nerves.
— Dr. Amit Chokshi, MD & Dr. S. Akbar Hasan, MD, Florida Eye Custom Vision