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Laser Eye Surgery Risks

There are several options available to help restore the vision of individuals with less than perfect eyesight. The oldest method, by and far, is the use of glasses. Another option is the use of contact lenses. Finally, perhaps the most modern way to fix your vision is laser eye surgery, or LASIK. This operation permanently alters the shape of the cornea, ideally giving the patient corrected vision without the need to use glasses or contacts in the future.

While LASIK has come a long way since its introduction in the 1990s, there are still a number of risks associated with this procedure. Therefore, you should familiarize yourself with the following hazards before you make a decision about whether or not to receive laser eye surgery:

  • Under-correction or over-correction of vision
  • Loss of vision
  • Development of glares, halos, or double vision
  • Development of dry eye syndrome
  • Results may not be permanent
  • Needing glasses or contacts anyway after receiving treatment

If your doctor is under-qualified or treats his or her patients negligently, then you will be at a higher risk of suffering from any of these complications. Should you fall victim to one or more of these complications, an experienced malpractice attorney can help you assess the situation and make a claim for compensation.

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If you have been injured by a LASIK procedure because your physician behaved negligently, then you may have the right to recover damages. The New Jersey surgical errors attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. can help you take legal action. Contact us today at 800-346-5529.