Refractive Surgery Complications

For most patients LASIK surgery is nothing short of miraculous.  For an unfortunate few, LASIK surgery has served as a one way portal into a nightmare; one that they can't escape.  For some patients every day joys like watching a child blow out birthday candles can be a painful reminder of their loss.

While refractive surgery has advanced tremendously since its beginnings and is considered safe and effective, complications still can occur. Some estimates for complications range from less than 1% to 5% of all patients, however careful patient screening and surgeon selection can reduce risk.  While we focus on preventing refractive surgery complications among our own patients, an important part of our practice is aiding patients who have undergone unsuccessful refractive surgery.  With access to new technologies for dry eye management and the newest and most advanced contact lens designs, we are dedicated to your recovery and rehabilitation.

We have extensive training and experience. Dr. Epstein served as Center Director for TLC, Garden City, NY and also as the Medical Director of Surgical Eyes Foundation, a patient driven organization for individuals who have suffered poor outcomes. He has also authored two chapters in the text, LASIK - Clinical Comanagement. 

✓  Careful patient selection after comprehensive workup

✓  Unbiased presentation of all risks and benefits

✓  Preoperative optimization of the ocular surface
✓  Proper preparation and patient management
✓  Appropriate selection of surgeon and choice of laser

✓  Loss of best corrected vision
✓  Scarring and inflammation
✓  Night vision disturbance
✓  Glare and light sensitivity
✓  Binocular vision disturbance
✓  Focusing and reading problems
✓  Severe and disabling dry eye
✓  Persistent pain


✓  Aggressive dry eye management
✓  Specially designed lenses for visual rehabilitation
✓  Access to state of the art surgical repair procedures
✓  Expert witness services

Consumer Guide to Refractive Surgery

LASIK Complications

LASIK Risks and Complications

Vision Rehabilitation Center

Vision Surgery Rehab

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