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Laser eye surgery complications

There are a number of complications that can arise as a result of laser eye surgery, if you have been diagnosed with any of the conditions listed below you could have a claim for compensation should the injury have been as a result of negligence. If you would like to discuss your situation with one of our laser eye surgery specialists contact us on 01616 966 229 for free initial advice.

Accommodative spasmInduced aberration
AniseikoniaInduced astigmatism
AnisometropiaInterface keratitis
'Aquarium' visionInterface debris
ArcingIrregular astigmatism
Blindness (rare)Loss of best corrected visual acuity (BCVA)
Branch retinal vein occlusionLoss of contrast sensitivity (LOCS)
Cataract formationLoss of depth perception
Central islandLoss of quality of life
Central toxic keratopathy (CTK)Macular hole
Contrast sensitivity lossMicroperforation
Corneal abrasionMonocular diplopia
Corneal edemaMuscle spasm
Corneal hypoxiaNerve fiber damage/thinning
Corneal necrosisNight vision disturbance (NVD)
Corneal perforationOptic nerve infarction
Corneal scarringOptic nerve neuropathy
Corneal thinningOvercorrection
Corneal ulcerPain (transient/persistent)
Decompensated strabismusPalpebral fissures
Diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK)Photophobia
Dry eyePremature cataract formation
EctasiaProgressive hyperopia
Endothelial cell lossPsychological problems
Epithelial ingrowthPtosis
Epithelial sloughingReading difficulty
Flap buttonholeRecurrent corneal erosion
Flap decentrationRegression
Flap meltRetinal break
Flap striae (wrinkles)Retinal detachment/tear
Flap subluxationSands of the Sahara (DLK)
Fluctuating visionScarring
GASH (glare/arc/starburst/halo)Starbursting
GhostingSteroid-induced glaucoma
GlareTrigeminal neuralgia (TGN)
HaloUndercorrection
HazeUneven pupils size
HeadacheVisual field defect
Higher order aberration (HOA)Vitreous detachment (floaters)
Hyperopic shift 

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