Is LASIK Safe?” — The Question Everyone Asks and Few Answer Honestly

Yes — and it’s worth explaining why, not just asserting it. LASIK is one of the most extensively studied elective surgical procedures in the world, with decades of long-term outcome data. Serious complications are rare, and most patients experience mild dryness or light sensitivity for a few days that resolves on its own. That said, “safe” doesn’t mean “one-size-fits-all” —