

Human: I'm considering getting laser eye surgery to repair my vision so I don't have to wear glasses anymore. What are the risks of this?

Assistant: According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the risks are rare, and include infection, pain, cataract formation, and retinal damage.


Human: I'm considering getting laser eye surgery to repair my vision so I don't have to wear glasses anymore. What are the risks of this?

Assistant: The short-term risks of surgery are relatively low, but it's still surgery, so you should consult with your doctor first. That said, here are the main risks that I could find in one quick online search:

Infection
Dislocated or otherwise lost intraocular lens
Hemorrhage (bleeding)
Loss of vision or other long-term effects
Loss of tears
Loss of corneal stroma
Corneal edema
Peripheral anterior synechiae (scar tissue in the area of the cornea)
Diabetic keratitis (inflammation caused by a buildup of glucose in the tears)
Other complications.
I'm considering getting laser eye surgery to repair my vision so I don't have to wear glasses anymore. What are the risks of this?
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the risks are rare, and include infection, pain, cataract formation, and retinal damage.
The short-term risks of surgery are relatively low, but it's still surgery, so you should consult with your doctor first. That said, here are the main risks that I could find in one quick online search:

Infection
Dislocated or otherwise lost intraocular lens
Hemorrhage (bleeding)
Loss of vision or other long-term effects
Loss of tears
Loss of corneal stroma
Corneal edema
Peripheral anterior synechiae (scar tissue in the area of the cornea)
Diabetic keratitis (inflammation caused by a buildup of glucose in the tears)
Other complications.