Flap Complications
Risks of LASIK
“Among potential intraoperative LASIK complications, perhaps the most feared problems are those related to the creation of the LASIK flap”.
Source: LASIK Complications. Parag A. Majmudar, MD. AAO Focal Points Vol XXII Number 13 September 2004.
Problems from Lasik? File a MedWatch report with the FDA online. Alternatively, you may call FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 to report by telephone, download the paper form and either fax it to 1-800-FDA-0178 or mail it to the address shown at the bottom of page 3, or download the MedWatcher Mobile App for reporting LASIK problems to the FDA using a smart phone or tablet. Read a sample of LASIK injury reports currently on file with the FDA.
Patients with LASIK complications are invited to join the discussion on FaceBook
LASIK flap complications photos courtesy of Dr. Edward Boshnick.