Treatment/correction (without further surgery) for LASIK side effects/complications (scleral contact lenses, RGP lenses, hybrid lenses, soft contact lenses, glasses)

LASIK, along with other laser eye surgeries, has a high success rate and an excellent safety record. However, like every procedure, complications might occur and rarely result in complete or partial loss of vision and several side effects can occur.

LASIK common side effects include dryness, glares, halos, blurring of vision, double vision, loss of contrast and other visual disturbances.

Treatment of common LASIK complications

LASIK complications and side effects due to LASIK failure can occasionally be resolved with additional surgical procedure, however this can often worsen the symptoms instead of solving them.

Non-surgical treatment of common LASIK complications includes using various lenses and glasses.

Rigid Gas permeable contact lenses

For mild to moderate irregularities in cornea following LASIK surgery, gas permeable contact lenses are recommended. RGP or GP contact lenses are made of material that is permeable and allows gaseous exchange, so that the lens doesn’t stick to the underlying cornea. This helps in fixing the blurring or irregularities in vision due to irregular cornea. They are also helpful in fixing excessive glare in complicated post LASIK surgery vision.

Scleral contact lenses

If the corneal surface is bulged or inappropriate for conventional lenses as in keratoconus, the specialist might recommend scleral contact lenses.

Soft contact lenses

Soft contact lenses are recommended for people whose vision gets normal with gas permeable or scleral lenses but they can’t wear them because of their rigidity. These lenses are custom made for the patient and can also be worn for night or dim light environments.

Hybrid contact lenses

Hybrid lenses are large diameter lenses with rigid central gas permeable zone, surrounded by a soft peripheral zone.

Hybrid contact lenses are helpful for irregular shaped cornea. They are helpful in not only correcting errors in post LASIK complications but also in normal eyes. They are used for correcting nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.

Toric contact lenses

Toric contact lenses are available in both soft and rigid gas permeable materials. They are recommended for people with high degree of astigmatism, which isn’t completely solved with LASIK surgery.

Glasses for LASIK complications

Those patients who can’t use contact lenses, or probably don’t like wearing them can use glasses for the temporary or permanent post LASIK side effects. Glasses help to improve vision in patients experiencing disturbed vision, farsightedness, nearsightedness, glare, etc.

Management of post LASIK complications is possible but it’s important that you consult the expert in this field and discuss the best available option for your situation. Contact Dr. Irwin Azman today for a Free Consultation.

Lasik (Laser-Assisted in situ Keratomileusis), a type of eye surgery for correction of also errors of refraction is also known as laser eye surgery or laser vision correction.

LASIK provides a permanent solution for errors of refraction in most patients, getting rid of eye glasses or contact lenses. However, there are certain complications associated with the procedure too and should be known by the patients before getting LASIK procedure done.

Post LASIK complications:

Like every surgical procedure, there are certain side effects associated with LASIK too, which don’t develop in most of the patients, but there is a possibility of acquiring them as a complication. Please note that not all the complications are permanent. These complications are:

Correction errors

This can result as the error by surgeon. The procedure can result in undercorrection, overcorrection, residual astigmatism, etc. in some patients. This results in blurring of vision, imperfect vision as compared to expected vision after the LASIK procedure.

• Undercorrections: this can result if too little tissue was removed from the eye during the procedure. This can be corrected by repeating the procedure easily. Undercorrection is common for people with nearsightedness.
• Overcorrections: this can happen if too much tissue is removed from the eye. This is difficult to correct in most cases.

Astigmatism

Uneven tissue removal during the LASIK procedure results in uneven refraction of light entering the eye, resulting in astigmatism. It may require further surgical correction or else to be corrected by glasses and contact lenses.

Dry Eyes

Some patients might experience dry eyes after the surgery. This is a temporary side effect mostly, however it can develop into dry eye syndrome in few patients, specially those who suffer from underlying conditions with dry eyes.

Vision returning to previous condition

Due to conditions like abnormal wound healing, hormonal imbalances, pregnancy, etc. the vision can return to the pre surgical condition slowly over time.

Visual impairment or loss

Rarely, the patient might experience more impaired vision than it was before the procedure. Very rarely, vision loss can result as a complication too.

The patient might experience glare, halos or double vision after surgery, specially at night, even if the vision is better in good light conditions.

Oversized pupils

As a result of procedure, if the pupils end up being larger than they should ideally be, it results in halos, glare, etc.

Infection

Infection can result from any surgical procedure, specially if hygienic standards are not met. This can result in redness along with discharge from the eyes. Pain can also be present in patients with post operative infection.

Delayed healing

Certain factors might contribute to delayed surgical wound healing in some patients.

Glare after LASIK surgery:

A recent episode of the Dr. Oz Show, which aired on October 3rd, 2013, featured an investigative report about the potential life-long side effects of LASIK eye surgery. As a popular elective surgery, nearly 800,000 people get LASIK every year. FDA clinical data trial shows that every modern laser left 1 out of 5 patients seeing worse after LASIK. Side effects include dry eyes, double vision, halos or starbursts (especially at night), and blurry vision.

Investigative reporter Elisabeth Leamy has been investigating the harmful side effects of LASIK for over two years. During her undercover consultations with doctors, she discovered that the side effects were minimized and the procedure was treated like an easy, no-risk procedure. Morris Waxler, the former FDA official responsible for getting LASIK surgery approved, is now working to get it banned. He says that the side effects of LASIK are actually injuries and that LASIK harms 20% of patients.

While the investigation revealed the potential dangers and risk of LASIK eye surgery, it did not discuss what people can do if they are suffering from LASIK side effects.

Dr. Irwin Azman is one of the leading LASIK consultants with over 25 years of experience in the diagnosis and management of the Post LASIK patient with complications and side effects. Dr. Azman affirms that although patients may experience side effects due to pre-existing eye conditions, there are non-surgical treatments to help those with LASIK side effects. Together with his team of technicians, new technologies in instrumentation and new treatment modalities, Dr. Azman is able to prescribe each patient with the perfect solution in resolving their Post LASIK side effects without further surgery.

According to Dr. Azman: “While LASIK surgery can be successful under optimum eye conditions, unfortunately many patients do experience side effects due to pre-existing conditions. However, there is hope. Utilizing our vast experience and expertise, as well as an array of new technologies, we are able to treat these side effects with non-surgical techniques.”

Visit http://www.lasikfailures.com for more information about Treatment for LASIK complications and the services of Dr. Irwin Azman or call (240) 782-2020.

If you are experiencing contact lens intolerance and are thinking about LASIK, STOP!

Before making this decision you need to know the truth:  LASIK surgery has side effects and can lead to permanent disabling complications affecting your lifestyle permanently. Proceed with caution. According to recent studies between 10-40% of LASIK patients experience symptoms of complications. Symptoms include dry eyes, glare, halos and star bursting.   Our own in-house experience, together with 10 other contact lens practices demonstrates the #1 reason patients seek LASIK is due to contact lens intolerance relating to dryness and blurry vision.

If you’ve had LASIK and are now experiencing problems, there is HOPE to get you back all day comfort with clear vision.

Prevention and Treatment of LASIK Problems

Dr. Irwin Azman maintains a contact lens specialty practice since 1977 with a special interest in the prevention and treatment of LASIK problems and restoration of vision and comfort lost as a result of refractive surgery: LASIK, PRK, RK, intacs, corneal transplant or keratoconus. Many of his patients travel from all parts of the United States and are referred by other eye care practitioners.

Unfortunately, most LASIK patients have some level of complication which has affected their lifestyle permanently. Some are out on total disability, while others suffer from depression.  Symptoms range from dry eyes, burning eyes, glare, light sensitivity, ghost images, star bursts, double vision, loss of contrast sensitivity, fluctuation of vision, eye pain, and loss of sight.

Many of Dr. Azman’s patients have seen several other eye doctors before seeking his expertise and were told “nothing can be done” or that they needed a corneal transplant. Dr. Azman says “there is HOPE for the majority of these patients and to hold off on corneal surgery.”

Each case is different. Each patient will go thru 2-3 evaluations including:  phone and in-person consultations, review of all previous eye records. Incorporating and using the latest technology to determine the exact problem and solution. Special tests range from: wavefront aberrometry, anterior and posterior OCT, tear scan, specular microscopy, meibography, tear osmolality, corneal evaluation, advanced refraction, refractive wavefront topography, and vital stainings.

Simple solutions can vary from a combination of dry eye treatment, prescribing of specialty soft lenses, to specialty post op LASIK rigid lenses.  More complex solutions vary from the prescribing of customized reverse geometry lenses, customized piggy back lenses, hybrid lenses, to the most complex lens called post refractive surgery scleral lenses. If a patient has a highly irregular and distorted cornea, and experiences halos, star bursts, double vision, and decreased vision scleral lenses are usually the best option that can minimize/eliminate all the symptoms.

Unfortunately, most practitioners have very little experience, if any, while Dr. Azman has treated 100’s of patients.

With over 25 years of LASIK experience, Dr. Azman is one of the pioneers in preventing LASIK complications and treating those with Post LASIK / PRK / RK patient. Together with his knowledge and experience, Dr. Azman and his team employ the newest technologies in instrumentation and treatment modalities. Dr. Azman is able to prescribe each patient with a solution in resolving their Post LASIK / PRK / RK difficulties.

If you are suffering from contact lens intolerance, or are thinking about LASIK surgery, or have any symptoms caused by refractive surgery please call
Dr. Azman personally for a free consultation. Call Today (240) 782-2020!