Has anyone went blind from laser eye surgery?

Has anyone went blind from laser eye surgery?

Actually, as of this writing, there are no reported cases of blindness due to LASIK surgery itself. In a recent study, it was discovered that patients actually have a 34 times higher risk of going blind from a contact lens infection than going blind from LASIK.

Can a laser make you go blind?

Serious problems can occur if the retina is damaged. Laser pointers can put out anywhere between 1 and 5 milliwatts of power, which is enough to damage the retina after 10 seconds of exposure. This can lead to permanent vision loss.

Can you lose sight after LASIK?

It permanently reshapes the tissue in the front of your eye, and these changes last your whole life. However, most people’s vision gets worse over time as part of the natural aging process. LASIK can’t stop this, so your vision may become blurry again as you get older.

What percentage of laser eye surgery goes wrong?

Of the sources that agree you can go blind from laser eye surgery, it’s generally estimated that the risk of this happening to you is around 1 in 5 million.

Can a person go blind after laser eye surgery ( LASIK )?

The risks of blindness I am sure would be very rare with Lasik. You could certainly get an infection, or have corneal damage that requires a corneal transplant. So of course it is not risk free. More common is “dry eye” which is scratchy eyes that need constant moisturizing.

Which is the worst outcome of LASIK surgery?

Actually, blindness is not the worst known outcome of Lasik. Some patients have committed suicide due to Lasik complications, and others have attempted suicide. Mycobacterium chelonae infection after LASIK, now blind. A 37 year old woman had LASIK in July 2017 after being misled into believing that the surgery is safe.

Is it safe to have laser eye surgery?

Strictly, the answer to this question (in theory) is yes, but for all practical considerations, it is extremely unlikely. In fact, Laser Eye surgery is one of the safest medical procedures carried out.

How did Claire go blind from LASIK surgery?

A second Lasik surgery was needed on her left eye, which caused a retinal detachment. Claire underwent surgery to repair her retina, but the surgery failed and led to a cataract. Claire then underwent cataract surgery, which led to a spike in her intraocular pressure.