Disclaimer

The contents of this web site including text, images, photos, graphics, sound and video are for informational purposes only, and are not a substitute for a consultation with a qualified medical professional. In no event shall Michael J. Schermer, M.D., Inc. or Michael J. Schermer, M.D., individually, be liable for any injury or other damages caused by your use or review of the contents of this web site.

Laser vision correction surgery (including, but not limited to LASIK, LTK and PRK) is an elective procedure that involves risk. Michael J. Schermer, M.D., Inc. makes no guarantee or warranty regarding the results of laser vision correction surgery.

The risk of complications from laser vision correction surgery is small, but if it happens to you, then the incidence is 100%. While most patients are delighted with the results of laser vision correction surgery, a small percentage wishes they had not done it. Some people who have had laser vision correction surgery still have to wear glasses or contact lenses for driving even after the surgery. Some people have had complications which have caused a delay in achieving good vision with the naked eye, and some people have difficulty driving at night after having laser vision correction surgery.

Give this decision serious thought. You are not going to get another set of eyes. You must decide if the small but real risk of permanent vision loss is worth the benefit of the surgery. Technology will improve. You can always have the surgery later.

Unless explicitly stated otherwise, photos and video images of people contained in this web site are for illustration purposes only. The subjects of the photos and video images may or may not have actually had laser vision correction surgery.