FDA Eyes Stricter Warnings for Lasik Eye Surgery

The agency wants patients to be more informed of the potential risks associated with lasik procedures.

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If you have vision issues, lasik surgery sounds like a pretty ideal solution. The cost is relatively low, the procedure takes just 15 minutes per eye, recovery time is short, and about 96% of patients achieve their vision goals after the procedure. However, according to a recent New York Times article, there are some complications that patients aren’t, but should be aware of. These include double vision, dry eyes, and issues driving at night. The FDA released updated draft guidance for comment purposes only that include these risks, but lasik surgeons are pushing back saying the agency is ignoring the benefits.

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