HC Deb 14 December 1994 vol 251 c683W
Mr. Cousins

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what information she has as to the incidence of side-effects on complications following excimer laser keratectomy.

Mr. Sackville

The College of Ophthalmologists has established a sub-committee to look at all aspects of laser treatment, including such side-effects of excimer laser treatment as haziness of the cornea, irritation of the eye, glare, subsequent long sight or persistent short sight.

The long-term side effects associated with laser treatment are not yet known.

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