Common Complications in Lasik Surgery- Peri-Operative Early Flap Dislocation and Epithelial Ingrowth July, 2014 | Page 2

LASIK surgery has become immensely popular as a safe and
quick form of Refractive Corrective Surgery. One of the
reasons for the lasik eye surgery in NJ to be immensely
popular is its low incidence of complications. However it
must be remembered that it is an operative procedure and
even if it is accomplished by the best lasik doctor, some risk
percentage is always there.

One such possibility in lasik procedure is peri-operative
early flap dislocation which can happen in less than a week
after the LASIK surgery. 1 to 2 percent incidence has been
reported. The main cause of this situation is due to
mechanical displacement by lid action particularly if the
ocular surface is dry in the early postoperative period. The
late onset of the traumatic LASIK flap dislocation in varying
periods from a week to 7 years after the LASIK procedure
has intensified the question about the adhesive strength
between the flap and the stromal bed.