Archive · 12 Aug 2025
LASIK Safety Concerns: Doctors Debate Risks and Outcomes
LASIK eye surgery, which corrects vision, is causing debate.
Some doctors, like Dr. MacKay, warn it can harm eyes and worsen vision over time.
She claims a large percentage of people experience vision loss and reduced ability to see subtle shades of grey years after the procedure.
Another doctor, Dr. Devaprasad G, says LASIK changes the cornea, which can cause issues like dry eyes and vision problems, but doesn't always make a healthy eye sick.
Both doctors emphasize that while the surgery improves vision, patients should know the risks and potential long-term effects.
They recommend patients understand the risks and potential impacts on future eye care.
Dr. Cynthia MacKay claims LASIK can make a healthy eye 'sick'.
She says 44% of people lose distance vision after 7-8 years.
Dr. MacKay asserts LASIK always makes you see worse.
Dr. Devaprasad G says LASIK alters the cornea but doesn't always make an eye 'sick'.
Potential LASIK complications include dry eyes, night vision issues, and visual disturbances.
- Who
- Eye surgeons Dr. Cynthia MacKay and Dr. Devaprasad G.
- What
- Concerns about the long-term safety of LASIK eye surgery.
- When
- Data on extremely long-term effects of LASIK is still evolving.
- Where
- Columbia University and M.C.Modi Eye Hospital.
- Why
- To inform potential patients about the risks and benefits of LASIK surgery.
Dr. MacKay's perspective:
Dr. Devaprasad G's perspective:
Impact on Healthy Eyes
Dr. MacKay's perspective:
LASIK can damage healthy eyes.
Dr. Devaprasad G's perspective:
LASIK is generally safe and improves vision.
- Surgeon 1
- Dr. Cynthia MacKay (Columbia University)
- Surgeon 2
- Dr. Devaprasad G (M.C.Modi Eye Hospital)
- Main Claim
- LASIK may cause complications such as vision problems
- Reported Issue
- Vision problems, including the loss of the ability to see at a distance.