For some people who may think the problems with their eyesight stem from old age or heredity, it is actually coming from Lasik eye surgery.
In April, patients who have had the surgery told the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States stories about side effects including glare, halos, dry eyes and pain. In one situation the pain was so bad for a young man that it drove him to suicide.
About 7.6 million Americans have had the surgery and about 40,000 people are showing major side effects.
Increases in technology have reduced the amount of cornea cutting, making it easier to predict problems after an operation.
This story comes from the St. Petersburg Times and the original author is glad she had the surgery. At least she can read without her glasses.
In April, patients who have had the surgery told the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States stories about side effects including glare, halos, dry eyes and pain. In one situation the pain was so bad for a young man that it drove him to suicide.
About 7.6 million Americans have had the surgery and about 40,000 people are showing major side effects.
Increases in technology have reduced the amount of cornea cutting, making it easier to predict problems after an operation.
This story comes from the St. Petersburg Times and the original author is glad she had the surgery. At least she can read without her glasses.
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