LASIK surgery carries specific visual outcomes and medical risks
Extensive clinical literature demonstrates that LASIK surgery yields specific refractive and visual outcomes while carrying documented medical risks such as dry eye and higher-order aberrations.
The retrieved papers consistently evaluate the visual outcomes (such as uncorrected distance visual acuity, higher-order aberrations, and refractive predictability) and medical risks (such as dry eye and flap complications) associated with LASIK surgery, thereby supporting the claim.
Topcu H, Altun M, Ocal MC, Yasa D, Durusoy GK, Kose B. Comparative effectiveness of VISUMAX 800 with keratorefractive lenticule extraction and FS-LASIK in the treatment of myopic astigmatism.. 2026. https://doi.org/10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001871
Paper 0 compares visual and refractive outcomes of FS-LASIK and alternative techniques for myopic astigmatism.
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Baasanjav T, Dambadarjaa D, Jamyanjav B, Davaatseren U. Visual outcomes of implantable Collamer lens and laser-assisted <i>in situ</i> keratomileusis for all levels of myopia.. 2026. https://doi.org/10.18240/ijo.2026.06.13
Paper 1 evaluates visual outcomes and corrective predictability of LASIK compared to ICL across different levels of myopia.
Lim L. Laser vision correction (LASIK, PRK, SMILE) with simultaneous accelerated corneal crosslinking.. 2026. https://doi.org/10.1097/icu.0000000000001227
Paper 2 discusses the safety and efficacy of LASIK combined with simultaneous corneal crosslinking to prevent iatrogenic ectasia.
Chung ME, Manche EE. Prospective study analyzing wavefront-guided LASIK and PRK surgery performed by cornea fellows in training.. 2026. https://doi.org/10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001834
Paper 3 evaluates the safety, efficacy, and predictability of wavefront-guided LASIK for correcting myopia and astigmatism.
Ao D, Wu J, Zhang B, Xiong L, Wang Z. Ray-tracing guided versus topography-guided FS-LASIK for myopia: a comparative study of relative peripheral refraction and visual quality.. 2026. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-026-04921-7
Paper 4 investigates postoperative higher-order aberrations, relative peripheral refraction, and visual symptoms following FS-LASIK.
Wei S, Wang Y, Fu C, Zhang L, Hu Y, Dong Y, Ma D, Zhai C, Zheng Y. Comparison of Refractive Outcomes and Visual Quality Between Topography-Guided LASIK and Small Incision Lenticule Extraction: A 6-Month Prospective Study.. 2026. https://doi.org/10.2147/opth.s597116
Paper 5 compares refractive outcomes, visual quality, and contrast sensitivity between topography-guided LASIK and SMILE.
Krueger RR, Thompson V, Solomon K, Wexler SA, Clinch TE, Whitman J, Moyes A, Price F, Gordon M. Myopic and Astigmatic Laser in situ Keratomileusis Using a Ray Tracing-Based Treatment Algorithm with a Personalized Ablation Profile.. 2026. https://doi.org/10.2147/opth.s567933
Paper 6 evaluates safety, efficacy, visual stability, and dry eye symptom changes following ray-tracing-guided LASIK.
Safir M, Noyman DBE, Sommer A, Nasser W, Sela T, Munzer G, Kaiserman I, Mimouni M. Differences between low, medium, and large cyclorotation angles in hyperopic LASIK - visual and refractive results.. 2026. https://doi.org/10.1177/11206721261436137
Paper 7 assesses refractive and visual results of hyperopic LASIK across various cyclorotational angles.
Bamahfouz A, Alharbi E, Alqurashi A, Qasim O, Alsairafi J, Alsulami R, Aldaadi B, Alsaud R, Basheikh A. Visual outcome in hypermetropic eye post-refractive surgery: retrospective cohort study.. 2026. https://doi.org/10.1097/ms9.0000000000004165
Paper 8 examines visual outcomes and complications, notably dry eye, following refractive surgery in hypermetropic patients.
Muleiro-Alvarez M, Vera-Duarte GR, Medina-Estrada EA, Ortiz-Morales G, Ramirez-Miranda A, Navas A, Graue-Wiechers EL, Graue-Hernandez EO, Kahuam-López N. Keratorefractive lenticule extraction (KLEx) versus femtosecond laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (FS-LASIK) for the treatment of myopia and compound myopic astigmatism: study protocol of a randomised clinical trial in Mexico.. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-097192
Paper 9 outlines a protocol comparing keratorefractive lenticule extraction and FS-LASIK, focusing on visual acuity and adverse events.
Taşkıran Çömez A. Unseen Consequences: The Expanding Burden of Iatrogenic Dry Eye Disease in Surgical and Cosmetic Practice.. 2026. https://doi.org/10.4274/tjo.galenos.2025.69812
Paper 10 identifies iatrogenic dry eye disease as a specific complication arising from corneal nerve transection during LASIK.
Akbas YB, Koc AA. Exploring Health Tourism and Corneal Refractive Surgery: Insights From a Single Referral Center.. 2025. https://doi.org/10.14744/bej.2025.41713
Paper 11 analyzes clinical outcomes, complications, and follow-up considerations for patients undergoing LASIK.
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