There are currently several femtosecond lasers cleared by the fda for use in cataract surgery in the united states.
Femto laser eye surgery side effects.
Other side effects are rare and usually go away over time.
July 27 2018 dry eyes glare halos and starbursts are all possible side effects of lasik surgery.
A word to the wise.
Long term complications in some cases include flap issues dry eyes over under correction bulging of the cornea infection and inflammation.
But some people may also get long term complications like eye infections vision loss.
The femtosecond laser brings a new level of precision to portions of cataract surgery and has the potential to increase the already high safety profile of cataract surgery.
Although laser eye surgery is an extremely safe procedure it can have short term side effects such as mild pain itchiness irritation and light sensitivity.
If an eye doctor does not offer or recommend modern technology for your eyes it is worth the time to find out why not.
The majority see better in the dark after laser surgery than they ever did wearing spectacles.
Over correction means that in correcting the vision we go from minus to the plus side which nevertheless generally evens out with time.
Some patients have discomfort in the first day or two after lasik eye surgery.