While LASIK surgery is a life-changing procedure undergone by millions of people worldwide to correct bad vision, many people experience complications from this type of corrective surgery. Some of these complications are quite rare but others happen more often. A person thinking of undergoing LASIK surgery should be the aware of the possible downsides.

LASIK is a simple laser surgery that can be done to help a person see better without glasses. This is accomplished through a number of little cuts that change the shape of the cornea - the cover of the eye. When this surgery is done correctly, it can eliminate or reduce a person's need for prescription lenses. I have worn glasses since I was a teenager. Since my vision is fairly stable, I would be a good candidate for LASIK. Therefore, I have considered the idea of LASIK as an alternative to glasses and done a little research on the subject. Here is what I have found out.