Broken Eyes: A Documentary About LASIK Complications

Broken Eyes is a powerful documentary created by a member of the LASIK Complications Support Group. This film provides an unflinching look at the real-world consequences of LASIK surgery that many patients experience but are rarely discussed in marketing materials.

About the Documentary

This documentary features:

  • Real patient stories from individuals whose lives were permanently altered by LASIK complications
  • Medical expert testimony about the risks and limitations of refractive surgery
  • Industry insights revealing how complications are often minimized or concealed
  • Personal accounts of the physical, emotional, and financial toll of post-LASIK complications

Why This Documentary Matters

The LASIK industry has long promoted the procedure as safe, quick, and virtually risk-free. However, thousands of patients have experienced serious, life-altering complications that were never adequately disclosed before surgery.

Broken Eyes gives voice to these patients and exposes the gap between industry marketing claims and the lived reality of those suffering from LASIK complications.

Key Themes

Many patients featured in the documentary report that they were not properly informed about the potential risks and permanent nature of complications before undergoing surgery.

Life-Altering Impact

The film documents how complications such as chronic dry eyes, severe light sensitivity, visual distortions, and constant pain have devastated patients’ careers, relationships, and quality of life.

Industry Accountability

The documentary raises important questions about the responsibility of the LASIK industry to provide honest, comprehensive information about risks and long-term outcomes.

Patient Advocacy

Broken Eyes highlights the critical importance of patient support groups and advocacy organizations in helping those suffering from complications and pushing for better patient protections.

The LASIK Complications Support Group

The filmmaker is a member of the LASIK Complications Support Group, a community of individuals who have experienced adverse effects from refractive surgery. This group provides:

  • Peer support for those suffering from complications
  • A platform to share experiences and coping strategies
  • Advocacy for improved informed consent and patient safety
  • Resources for finding knowledgeable healthcare providers

Our Recommendation

We strongly encourage anyone considering LASIK to watch this documentary before making a decision.

The stories shared in Broken Eyes represent thousands of similar cases that are not widely publicized. Understanding the full spectrum of possible outcomes - not just the success stories promoted by the industry - is essential for making a truly informed choice about elective eye surgery.