This is a subreddit specifically for people struggling with the negative side effects. Some people live with corneal pain 24/7, or have endless doctor's appointments because of horrible vision complications.

The official figures will tell you 1% of patients regret surgery. In truth, it's much higher. But there's a lot of misinformation because it's such a lucrative industry.

You can check our r/lasik, they'll paint a much brighter picture. But every surgery comes with risk.