From persistent dry eyes to unexpected complications – what experts say you should know before undergoing Lasik surgery.

Lasik eye surgery may be pitched as a "safe and ... Frequency of side effects within four weeks of surgery for glare, halos, and starbursts; hazy, blurry vision; inflammation, irritation; and ...

"It was such a disaster," she recalls. "I just couldn't function without them." But after undergoing LASIK surgery to correct her vision, Alton won’t ever have to worry about such problems again.

There's also the risk of glare, trouble driving at night, or dry eye persisting beyond the initial recovery period. In very rare cases, there's a risk of vision loss. The recovery from LASIK is ...