LASIK. Late postoperative complications

   The incidence of epithelial ingrowth has been estimated at 0.1%.

   Glare is another commonly reportedly complication of those who have had LASIK. Halos or starbursts around bright lights at night are caused by the irregularity between the lasered part and the untouched part. It is not practical to perform the surgery so that it covers the width of the pupil at full dilation at night, and the pupil may expand so that light passes through the edge of the flap into the pupil. In daytime, the pupil is smaller than the edge.

   Newer equipment is available to properly treat those with large pupils, and responsible physicians will check for them during examination.