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The FDA released draft guidance on LASIK surgery, noting that patients considering the eye surgery should get a "decision checklist" describing the procedure, plus a list of potential side effects.
Proposed new guidelines list numerous potential complications and risks, but eye surgeons say the warnings overshadow a high rate of LASIK success.
New guidance says complications can include dry eyes, double vision, difficulty with night driving, chronic eye pain.
Allergic contact dermatitis from ophthalmic medications may not be suspected or may be misinterpreted as other skin or eye conditions.
