ABSTRACT
Much of the success of LASIK surgery is attributed to the relatively few complications that may occur postoperatively. Although uncommon (0.7% to 11.8%), these complications may range in severity from insignificant to catastrophic resulting in irreversible visual loss and/or further surgical intervention.1,2 Therefore, careful follow-up to ensure early detection is very important in the postoperative management of patients undergoing LASIK surgery. Routine postoperative management should consist of an initial postoperative evaluation performed on the same day of the surgery followed by office examinations on subsequent visits. It is also important to emphasize that many postoperative complications can be avoided by careful selection of patients preoperatively and ensuring that no contraindications to refractive surgery are present.
