TOP 10 REASONS NOT TO HAVE LASIK
There are many reasons not to have LASIK. Get the facts before you place your vision at risk.
1. LASIK causes dry eye
2. LASIK results in loss of visual quality – loss of contrast sensitivity, night vision problems, multiple images, halos, and starbursts. A published review of data for all FDA-approved lasers showed that six months after LASIK, 17.5 percent of patients reported halos, 19.7 percent reported glare (starbursts), 19.3 percent had night-driving problems and 21 percent complained of eye dryness.
3. The cornea is incapable of complete wound healing after LASIK. Researchers found that the flap heals to only 2.4% of normal tensile strength.
Collagen bands of the cornea provide its form and strength. LASIK severs these collagen bands and thins the cornea, resulting in permanent weakening. The thinner, weaker post-LASIK cornea is more susceptible to forward bulging due to normal intraocular pressure, which may progress to a condition known as keratectasia and corneal failure, requiring corneal transplant.
4. The true rate of LASIK complications is unknown
5. LASIK results in loss of near vision. Nearsighted patients who do not have LASIK retain the ability to see up close naturally after the age of 40 simply by removing their glasses. LASIK patients over the age of 40 may discover they have traded one pair of glasses for another.
6. There are long-term negative consequences of LASIK. LASIK affects the accuracy of intraocular pressure measurements. Vision-threatening glaucoma may go undiagnosed and untreated in patients who have had LASIK surgery.
Calculation of intraocular lens power for cataract surgery is inaccurate after LASIK. This may result in poor vision following cataract surgery and exposes patients to increased risk of repeat surgeries.
Research demonstrates persistent decrease in corneal keratocyte density after LASIK. These cells are vital to the function of the cornea.
7. Bilateral simultaneous LASIK is not in patients best interest. The FDA website warns that having LASIK on both eyes at the same time is riskier than having two separate surgeries.
8. Serious complications of LASIK may emerge later. The medical literature is filled with reports of late onset LASIK complications such as loss of the cornea due to biomechanical instability, vision-threatening infection, inflammation resulting in corneal haze, flap dislocation, and retinal detachment. Complications may emerge weeks, months, or years after seemingly successful LASIK.
9. Rehabilitation options after LASIK are limited. LASIK is irreversible, and treatment options for complications are extremely limited.
10. Safer alternatives to LASIK exist. There is no sound medical reason to risk vision loss from unnecessary surgery. Glasses and contact lenses are the safest alternatives.
Duration : 0:2:36
Thanks for the info …
Thanks for the info. Because of many of these video’s on you tube I now would NEVER GET LASIK and have to stick with -5 lense in one eye and -7.5 in the other. Yeah, I am pretty much blind except fo close vision without my glasses but I am fully corrected with glasses. I found about this first going home one evening on the business news that the FDA wanted stronger warnings on LASIK.
Comment by Adam6275 — December 30, 2009 @ 2:35 pm
I had lasik and it …
I had lasik and it ruined my life! the welfare board will now be taking care of me. All because of Keon Nia and the rest of the greedy people at LasikMD here in Canada. Lasik sucks! Dr. Avi Wallerstein your clinics are ruining people!
Comment by lasikruinedme — December 30, 2009 @ 2:35 pm
This video is …
This video is actually the reason I DIDN’T get Lasik.
I got PRK instead. So fare everything is good.
Comment by Borat2borat — December 30, 2009 @ 2:35 pm
Point 5 is the one …
Point 5 is the one which interested me. I’m somewhat near-sighted(myopic), and always have been. But I’ve recently become slightly presbyopic as I’m over 40. I now wear glasses for distance but not for reading or computer work.
Now if I’d had LASIK, my situation could have been much worse, and be needing glasses for everything, or not been able to see clearly at all.
People seriously need to think if LASIK is the right option instead of just wearing glasses. Glasses have NO risks at all.
Comment by mukatuna — December 30, 2009 @ 2:35 pm
I had Lasik 7 …
I had Lasik 7 months ago and now is worse than first . 5 months now there is a blur in the centre
Comment by nkzxcvbnm13 — December 30, 2009 @ 2:35 pm
Your comment wasn’t …
Your comment wasn’t deleted. If you would like to know where the statistics come from, please read my website. There’s a link to my site on my channel page. All of the statistics are taken from peer-reviewed medical journals.
Comment by LASIKComplications — December 30, 2009 @ 2:35 pm
Hmm seems my …
Hmm seems my comment was deleted. How strange. :\
So as I said before… where does your information (stats) come from? I’d like to see some statistical evidence to your claims in the video.
Comment by TJYoung80234 — December 30, 2009 @ 2:35 pm
I have to wonder …
I have to wonder just by your comments that you’re one of those people that had it done, isn’t satisfied, and took to the masses to preach the negativity.
I haven’t had it done, and am contemplating it. I guess my question to you is, where does your info come from? Anyone can visit an anti-LASIK website and hear claims. But I want UNBIASED statistical studies that show me that it’s dangerous (not that there’s a risk… there’s always a risk to everything you do even brushing your teeth).
Comment by TJYoung80234 — December 30, 2009 @ 2:35 pm
If LASIK is so safe …
If LASIK is so safe, then why are there so many hurt LASIK patient websites warning you of Lying Lasik Dr’s?
LasikFda, LasikScam, LasikPimp
LasikSucks4u2, LasikNewsWire
LifeAfterLasik, Lasik-Flap, LasikFraud
LasikComplications, LasikLiberty
VisionSimulations, LasikContactLenses
UsaEyes-Fraud, LasikDecision
FlawedLasik, LasikDisaster, LasikNightmare, LasikMemorial
LaserMyEye, MyLasikStory
YouTube: FDA LASIK
Comment by dkantis — December 30, 2009 @ 2:35 pm
Of course PRK …
Of course PRK eliminates flap related problems. However, PRK is associated with pain, haze, dry eyes, night vision disturbances, ectasia, loss of near-vision after age 40 (myopic-PRK), and other complications.
Comment by LASIKComplications — December 30, 2009 @ 2:35 pm
It seems as though …
It seems as though most of your complications stem from creation of the flap. PRK does not involve creating a flap (although there is pain and discomfort after) and has a high success rate.
Comment by blackiemagic0235 — December 30, 2009 @ 2:35 pm
I’ve read stories …
I’ve read stories of photographers and artists who say their work was negatively affected by LASIK. Many LASIK patients also complain of dimmer vision in one eye than the other. You should avoid LASIK, not only because of your job and the need for excellent color vision, but for all the reasons explained in the video. Read my website, lasikcomplications (.) com, for more information.
Comment by LASIKComplications — December 30, 2009 @ 2:35 pm
i paint cars for …
i paint cars for living and excellent vision is a must in order to see color differences especially when tinting the automotive paint to get a pricise color match. But I wear contact lenses and have no problem with my colors. Would lasik change the ability of my eyes to see color differenses? I mean I don’t wanna see a true green becomes gray or a red becomes orange after the operation.
Comment by EvolutionIXRR — December 30, 2009 @ 2:35 pm
Would you do LASIK …
Would you do LASIK if you knew the TRUE SUCCESS RATES?
1st Year Post LASIK: 88% success rates.
2nd Year Post LASIK: 65% success rates.
3rd Year Post LASIK: 50% success rates.
4th Year Post LASIK: 45% success rates.
5th Year Post LASIK: 40% success rates.
6th Year Post LASIK: 40% success rates.
7th+Year Post LASIK: Below 40%success rate.
Will you be one of the “lucky ones” that can last 10+ years without contacts or glasses?
Comment by dkantis — December 30, 2009 @ 2:35 pm
Would you do LASIK …
Would you do LASIK if you knew the TRUE SUCCESS RATES?
1st Year Post LASIK: 88% success rates.
2nd Year Post LASIK: 65% success rates.
3rd Year Post LASIK: 50% success rates.
4th Year Post LASIK: 45% success rates.
5th Year Post LASIK: 40% success rates.
6th Year Post LASIK: 40% success rates.
7th+Year Post LASIK: Below 40%success rate.
Will you be one of the “lucky ones” that can last 10+ years without contacts or glasses?
Comment by dkantis — December 30, 2009 @ 2:35 pm
I too am a victim …
I too am a victim of LASIK. I too bought in to all of the lies telling me that it was painless, safe, proven, and had a 95% success rate. All lies. Every year my eyes get dryer and dryer and I’m wondering if my eye is dying from having had the nerves cut never to regrow since the LASIK FLAP was created. I never had dry eye or eye pain until I paid a LASIK Lying Quack Charlatan $5k to ruin my eyes and thus my life. Every LASIK surgery is a failure because it leaves you with permanent dry eye
Comment by dkantis — December 30, 2009 @ 2:35 pm
I too am a victim …
I too am a victim of LASIK. I too bought in to all of the lies telling me that it was painless, safe, proven, and had a 95% success rate. All lies. Every year my eyes get dryer and dryer and I’m wondering if my eye is dying from having had the nerves cut never to regrow since the LASIK FLAP was created. I never had dry eye or eye pain until I paid a LASIK Lying Quack Charlatan $5k to ruin my eyes and thus my life. Every LASIK surgery is a failure because it leaves you with permanent dry eye
Comment by dkantis — December 30, 2009 @ 2:35 pm
I never fully …
I never fully bought into the LASIK fad. The sound of PERMANENT eye damage never sounded good to me. I’ll be happy with my glasses.
Comment by jtno2 — December 30, 2009 @ 2:35 pm
With LASIK, the …
With LASIK, the more you know, the worse it looks! I just wish I had learned more before my eyes and quality of life were permanently damaged because of LASIK.
Comment by thetruth8699 — December 30, 2009 @ 2:35 pm