Beth Kotsovolos presents at the FDA Ophthalmic Devices Panel hearing held in Gaithersburg, Maryland on April 25th, 2008. The hearing focused on LASIK quality of life, depression, and suicide.

Many patients report increased floaters (posterior vitreous detachment) after LASIK. Vacuum by the microkeratome suction ring increases intraocular pressure and places stress on the vitreous and retina.

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There are many reasons not to have LASIK. Get the facts before you place your vision at risk. 1. LASIK causes dry eye 2. LASIK results in loss of visual quality - loss of contrast sensitivity, night vision problems, multiple images, halos, and starbursts. A published review of data for all FDA-approved lasers showed that six months after LASIK, 17.5 percent of patients reported halos, 19.7 percent reported glare (starbursts), 19.3 percent had night-driving problems and 21 percent complained …

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Matt Kotsovolos presents at the FDA Ophthalmic Devices Panel hearing held in Gaithersburg, Maryland on April 25th, 2008. The hearing focused on LASIK quality of life, depression, and suicide.