What are the risks of SmartSight laser eye surgery?
Hi, it’s Dr. Russell from VSON. When I tell people I’m a SmartSight laser eye surgeon, some ask me: “What are the risks of SmartSight laser eye surgery?”.
The truth is, when it comes to treatment risks, complications with laser eye surgery are extremely rare. Should any side-effects, or resulting problems occur, we can usually correct them with additional surgery.
The risk of complications is minimised even further by choosing a trustworthy eye hospital with the very best ophthalmic surgeons.
The intraoperative complications of lenticular extraction procedures like SMILE and SmartSight include loss of suction, the formation of the altered opaque bubble layer (OBL), black spots, difficulty in lenticular dissection and extraction, cap perforation, incision-related problems, and decentered ablation. Various postoperative problems which may occur include dry eyes, diffuse lamellar keratitis, corneal ectasia, epithelial ingrowth, transient light sensitivity syndrome (TLSS), pressure-induced stromal keratitis, interface fluid syndrome, interface debris, and infectious keratitis.1https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7856979
However, these complications are exceedingly rare. Furthermore, their incidence tends to be less common than they are with LASIK.
At VSON, you can rest assured that you’ll receive the best possible service from experienced surgeons. Plus, the comprehensive aftercare that we provide helps to ensure that should any complications arise, we pick them up quickly.
To learn more about laser eye surgery, or if you have any questions, schedule a free assessment at VSON here.
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Hi, I’m Dr. Matthew Russell, your laser and cataract surgery specialist
HI I’M DR. MATTHEW RUSSELL YOUR LASER EYE AND CATARACT SURGERY SPECIALIST
With over 15 years of experience, I enjoy the privilege of helping patients of all ages reclaim clear vision or preserve it for as long as possible.
Vision correction and high-precision cataract surgery hinge on the expertise and skill set of the provider who also has access to the most precise tools for the job. Ophthalmic surgeons like me know how to make treatment safe, comfortable and positive for the patient. They know how to minimise the risk of complications and maximise successful outcomes.
I have a passion for helping my patients enjoy the clear, high-definition vision they need to live rich and active lives. Now, I have hand-picked a team of professionals that share my passion and commitment to exceptional care.
Dr. Matthew Russell
MBChB, FRANZCO
