The patients who regret laser eye surgery: ‘My life’s stood still since then’

Surgeons view Lasik as routine, but patient advocates and some experts say the complication rate is far higher than reported

Until last year, Robin Kyle Reeves lived an active life in Laurel Hill, Florida. She made lace gowns for children to wear during baptisms or family portraits. It was intricate work that requires precision, and Reeves' glasses kept getting in the way. So her doctor recommended Lasik.

The procedure, which uses lasers to cut in and reshape a patient's eye, was billed as simple and quick, usually done in under 30 minutes. It was supposed to be zip, zap, and within a couple of weeks you're healed and life goes on," Reeves said. But my life has stood still since July 12th of last year."