LASIK, an acronym for Laser- In Situ Keratomileusis, is a form of refractive laser eye surgery procedure performed by ophthalmologists intended for correcting vision. The procedure is usually a preferred alternative to photorefractive keratectomy, PRK, as it requires less time for full recovery, and the patient experiences less pain overall.

Although relatively uncommon, complications due to LASIK do occur. The following are some of the more frequently reported complications of LASIK:

- Dry eyes

- Over/undercorrection

- Visual acuity fluctuation

- Halo/Starbursts around light sources

- Light sensitivity

- Ghosts/double vision

- Wrinkles in flap (striae)

- Decentered ablation

- Debris/growth under flap

- Thin/buttonhole flap

- Induced astigmatism

- Epithelium erosion

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