Corrective laser eye surgery has become increasingly popular over the course of the last decade as it has become a more affordable and convenient option for anyone who wears glasses or contact lenses.

Medical procedures that used to cost thousands of pounds are now available for as little as less than £400 an eye and clinics specialising in laser eye surgery are widespread throughout the UK.

When you consider that the price of a pair of glasses can easily be a couple of hundred pounds every time the prescription changes and that the cost of contact lenses can soon add up, it’s easy to see why people are undergoing surgery to gain crystal-clear vision. The benefits are pretty obvious, from a cost point of view and the fact that it can help to greatly improve quality of life in general.

However, as with any medical procedure, things can sometimes go wrong.

What are the possible complications?

There is a risk factor involved in corrective laser eye surgery and anyone who thinks otherwise would be naive to go under the knife for any kind of medical procedure before finding out about any possible complications.

Complications linked with unsuccessful laser eye surgery can range from minor infections right up to temporary or permanent loss of sight in the worst-case scenario. While the odds of being left blind are extremely low, other complications are more common.

Other possible problems following surgery can include double-vision, difficulty seeing at night, a reaction to the anaesthetic, corneal ectasia caused by an increase in fluid pressure, infection of the corneal and irregular astigmatism.

These are just a selection of the different kinds of problems that occur if corrective laser eye surgery fails to go to plan.

What next if I’ve suffered side-effects from corrective laser eye surgery?

If you’ve suffered at the hands of medical negligence then you could be eligible to claim compensation and bring those people responsible to account.

No matter what the severity of the personal injury you’ve sustained as a result of the reckless actions of others, seek help from the legal experts at First4lawyers. A quick call or email to the personal Injury law specialists could instantly put your mind at rest and put the wheels in motion to start seeking justice.

How much could I claim for?

Every individual case will differ so it’s difficult to say exactly what you can stand to receive by way of compensation should legal action prove successful, but average pay-outs for minor injuries resulting in some pain and interference with vision can range between £2,000 and £4,000, between roughly £6,000 and £10,000 for impairment of vision or temporary double-vision and between 28,000 and £33,000 for the loss of an eye.