As with any surgical procedure, LASIK has a degree of risk. However, with the experience gained in tens of thousands of cases, our surgeons experience very few complications. However, outlined below are the potential risks and the rates of occurrence (listed in brackets) compiled from a study of 13,000 consecutive LASIK cases performed at PCLI. Click on each to learn more about specific implications and treatment solutions.

• Epithelial cell in-growth under flap (1 in 500)
• Abnormal corneal flap (1 in 500)
• Free corneal cap; no hinge (1 in 1000)
• Debris under the flap (1 in 1000)
• Inflammation; enough to affect vision (1 in 1000)
• Ptosis; permanent droopy eyelid (no cases at PCLI; less than 1 in 10,000)
• Infection (no cases at PCLI; less than 1 in 10,000)
• Corneal thinning requiring corneal transplant (1 in 10,000)
• Loss of corneal flap (no cases at PCLI; less than 1 in 10,000)
• Corneal perforation (no cases at PCLI; less than 1 in 10,000)