LASIK eye surgery is one of the most common forms of surgery in the United States. The overwhelming majority of patients are satisfied. However, for those who suffer complications, the resulting visual disability can be life altering. This article examines the common bases of liability in LASIK litigation.
Plaintiff verdicts from around the country confirm that the pain and suffering associated with poor quality vision, such as blurring, halos, double vision and impaired night vision have substantial, seven-figure value. The hope among plaintiff lawyers is that such verdicts will influence high-volume LASIK surgeons to be less aggressive when dealing with borderline candidates for this elective surgery.
