LASIK and other corneal refractive procedures (PRK, RK) have popularized to the point that most people either know someone who's had the procedure, or have had the procedure themselves. For the most part these procedures are successful and life-changing in the positive direction, reducing or eliminating the dependence on glasses or contact lenses for vision. However, about three percent suffer from visual complications that are not regarded as official "complications", but can be life-altering in a negative way.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has started investigating some previously unreported LASIK side effects, including blurred vision and dry eyes, as reported by The Associated Press. The negative longterm side effects of the LASIK procedure are relatively unknown, as the technique is still in its infancy.

Any surgical procedure involves danger, risk, and potentially fatal results. This is also the case with Lasik eye surgery. Before you even speak with a physician, do the research. Understand all the dangers of Lasik eye surgery and be willing to accept them (assuming you are still interested in undergoing the surgery). If you are unwilling to accept the dangers of Lasik eye surgery, then consider an alternative solution such as getting glasses or contacts. Or, merely wait and be patient until the time comes that you feel comfortable undergoing Lasik eye surgery.