06.03.2026

Study Examines Postoperative Complications Risk of LASIK and PRK

Key Takeaways Patients who underwent LASIK experienced lower rates of postoperative dry eye disease, visual disturbances, and ocular symptoms compared with those who underwent PRK The timing and incidence of complications differed between procedures, underscoring the importance of long-term follow-up and patient counseling  A large national registry study has found that patients undergoing LASIK experienced lower rates of postoperative dry eye disease, visual disturbances, and other ocular symptoms compared with those receiving PRK, offering new insights into the long-term safety profiles of the two most commonly performed laser vision correction procedures. In the study, published in The American Journal of Ophthalmology,1 researchers analyzed data from a national clinical registry to compare the incidence and timing of postoperative complications following LASIK and PRK.