Hidden Risks of Lasik

I would like to ask a question. By a show of hands, how many people here use some form of corrective eyewear; glasses or contact lenses? (results) Wouldn¡¦t it be wonderful if in fifteen minutes you could have a painless procedure that would allow you to throwaway your glasses or contacts. Wouldn¡¦t it be wonderful if this miracle procedure only cost you eighty-nine dollars a month for one year. Imagine going to the beach, going to parties, waking up in the morning without having to fuss with contacts or glasses. How much better would you look? How much better would you feel about yourself? The advertisements are strong, convincing, and real. Laser eye surgery known as LASIK is quick, painless, and nearly risk-free¡Xit¡¦s a miracle!

However, hidden from the ads are the real-life stories of pain and suffering. This year, two million Americans will under go laser eye surgery, and five percent, that¡¦s one hundred thousand people will experience serious damage to thei...