Opinion

... in response to Wavefront-Guided LASIK
  1. My son, Max Cronin, age 27 years old, an Iraqi War Veteran and college
    Nancy Burleson Nancy Burleson United States says:
    May 23, 2016 at 9:48 PM

    My son, Max Cronin, age 27 years old, an Iraqi War Veteran and college student, committed suicide 1-14-16, as a direct result of complications he experienced from Lasik. He left suicide letters stating this and kept details of his complications. He experienced vision loss, constant eye pain, dry eyes, haze, and loss of quality of life resulting in depression and his suicide. He was unable to work or continue his life goals due to his eye complications.

    As a medical physician, I can definitely state that Lasik/PRK complications can lead to depression and suicide.

    For an elective procedure, the risks and long term complications are understated. The industry ignores the catastrophic complications from this elective procedure.

    The resultant complications and negative quality of life issues increase the risks of depression, attempted suicide, and suicide.

    Nancy L. Burleson MD FACOG
    Texas

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