4 & 5 year post op patients are now returning in worrying numbers to laser clinics across Europe and the US. One of the main areas of concern is corneal ectasia developing into keratoconus. Ther are many others such as the incidence of scleral and retinal detachments due to the high vacuums required for the micro-keratomes to cut the corneal flap.
My remarks are based on fact. Numerous papers have been presented on subjects such as these at national and international ophthalmological meetings.
The procedure is non-reversible and carries serious potential risks. This is my point. The decision to undergo refractive surgery should not be made lightly. Many patients have enjoyed tremendous results, but the long term effects are not thoroughly understood and do not let anybody tell you otherwise.
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