LASIK eye surgery is a complex surgical procedure that can take only a few minutes to yield exceptional results. The speed and accuracy of the procedural is a major reason why this type of eye surgery is fast becoming one of the most requested surgical procedures. The fact that most patients who undergo LASIK eye surgery generally feeling no pain is another major reason why it is so sought after. There are dangers with every surgical procedure and LASIK eye surgery is no different, there are many risks to the surgery and many complications that can arise.

LASIK is a surgical procedure approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) intended to reduce a person's dependency on glasses or contact lenses. LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis and has become a popular, but sometimes risky, eye surgery.