To date, more than 17 million people worldwide have had Lasik eye surgery in hopes of relegating glasses and contacts to the waste bin. And each year, an estimated 700,000 Americans opt for the ...

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Millions of Americans have undergone laser eye surgery to correct bad vision, and along with the procedure's popularity something else is coming into focus: its hazards. Advertising ...

The wavelight plus version of LASIK creates a 3-D digital model of the eye undergoing correction, based on more than 100,000 ...

The settlements are encouraging attorneys to pursue additional cases, even as they shed light on the procedure's risks. Five recent lawsuits generated judgments in the million-dollar range, and at ...

Many people know someone who loves the result of their Lasik eye surgery. The freedom from glasses or contacts can be liberating, and clear vision can feel nothing short of a miracle. The success ...

Discover what to expect after LASIK eye surgery. Learn about recovery tips, common symptoms, follow-up care, and timelines ...

Draft recommendations by the agency describe dry eyes, visual disturbances and other side effects of the procedure. Surgeons say the benefits are being ignored. By Roni Caryn Rabin Patients ...