Potential Complications?

Crispness of Vision

Some patients notice that 20/20 vision after LASIK can be different from 20/20 vision with contact lenses before LASIK, especially gas permeable contact lenses. The images seen through eyes treated by LASIK are often described as not being as "crisp" as those seen through glasses. This condition, referred to in ophthalmic literature as "loss of contrast sensitivity," will not affect your acuity as it is measured on an eye chart, but the visual experience is different enough that a new term has been coined: LASIK 20/20.

The majority of patients do adjust to this change; however some do have difficulty in the first few months following surgery. Patients should understand that these symptoms appear to dissipate within the first six months of surgery.



"All patients should notify their doctor at once if they have any questions about their recovery after surgery. Only a doctor who has performed an examination of your eyes and has a complete medical history can accurately determine if your situation is within normal limits or requires care."