It is important to know that if you have dry eyes, LASIK surgery may make the condition worse. Large pupils. If your pupils are large, especially in dim light, LASIK may not be appropriate. Surgery may result in debilitating symptoms such as glare, halos, starbursts and ghost images.

Certain conditions, such as autoimmune diseases (e.g., lupus, rheumatoid arthritis), immunodeficiency states (e.g., HIV) and diabetes, and some medications (e.g., retinoic acid and steroids) may prevent proper healing after a refractive procedure.

The likelihood of experiencing significant vision loss or other visual complications following Laser Eye Surgery is extremely low. According to an overview of LASIK procedures published by the American Refractive Surgery Council in 2016, over 90% of patients achieve perfect visual acuity (known as 20/20 vision).

If you have a low prescription but are bothered by relying on your glasses or contact lenses for specific tasks, LASIK may still be beneficial. It can improve your daily life and reduce the reliance on corrective eyewear.