Have any side-effects been discovered after Laser Eye Surgery?

Question

With the prices quite low (cost approx 2-3 years worth of glasses) - Is there any known side-effects or issues that have occurred in any case after having laser eye surgery?

Answer 1

Better eye sight?

Answer 2

bad night vision

Answer 3

Yes, there is one serious side effect. It damages your night vision.

You know that halo that you sometimes see around light sources when you look at them in the dark, that halo is significantly magnified for people who have had laser eye surgery because of the scaring on their eye caused by the laser tracks. This is why many organizations won't let you be a pilot if you have had certain laser procedures, or won't let you be a driver at night. I believe that the police in some countries also have restrictions because of this.

Answer 4

This site seems to answer this question perfectly:

http://www.allaboutvision.com/visionsurg...