"If you are considering refractive surgery, make sure you don't settle for the first eye center, doctor, or procedure you investigate. Remember that the decisions you make about your eyes and refractive surgery will affect you for the rest of your life. "

"Be wary of eye centers that advertise, "20/20 vision or your money back" or "package deals." There are never any guarantees in medicine."

"Some complications, such as migration of the flap, inflammation or infection, may require another procedure and/or intensive treatment with drops. Even with aggressive therapy, such complications may lead to temporary loss of vision or even irreversible blindness.".

"Be cautious about "slick" advertising and/or deals that sound "too good to be true." Remember, they usually are. There is a lot of competition resulting in a great deal of advertising and bidding for your business. Do your homework. "

See:

US FDA/CDRH: LASIK - Learning About LASIK