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Correction Procedures: intacs
Adverse Events
6.0% Significant overcorrection
5.5% Reduced central corneal sensation
4.0% Significant undercorrection
3.7% Induced astigmatism > 2 diopters
3.7% Corneal Neovascularization
1.0% Loss of more than 2 lines of visual acuity
< 1.0% Persistent epithelial defect, Uveitis, Corneal Infection,
Perforation of cornea
Adverse Symptoms at 1 year
4.8% Difficulty with night vision
2.9% Blurry vision
1.6% Double Vision
1.3% Glare
1.0% Fluctuating Distance Vision
< 1.0% Fluctuating near vision, light sensitivity.
Significant complications resulting in severe and permanent vision loss, or even the loss of an eye, can occur with any refractive procedure. However serious complications such as these are very, very rare.
The discussion of adverse effects and complications is necessarily incomplete. Additional complications can be discussed at AAPECS Eye Care.
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- what to expect during & after the procedure
- vision recovery statistics
- are you a candidate
- considerations
- contraindications
- adverse events
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