LASIK is a surgical procedure that may cause unusual sensations and mild discomfort after surgery. You may experience dry eye, halos, glare, or vision fluctuations during your recovery period.

LASIK providers say the procedure is 95% to 99% safe, but one LASIK survivor said she had suicidal ideations for two years after her "disastrous" surgery in 2000.

Around 90% of suitable patients achieve excellent distance vision after LASIK surgery. A 2017 study examined 68 eyes of 37 people who underwent conventional LASIK surgery for myopia treatment.