Broken Eyes Documentary Exposes LASIK Risks: What Baltimore Patients Need to Know

Thinking About LASIK? What Broken Eyes Reveals About the Hidden Risks

For decades, LASIK has been promoted as a life-changing solution for those wanting freedom from glasses or contact lenses. Advertisements often describe it as quick, easy, and risk-free. But a new documentary, Broken Eyes, is challenging that narrative - and exposing the very real complications that thousands of patients across the country face after undergoing laser eye surgery.

The Untold Side of LASIK

While LASIK has been life-changing for some, many patients experience long-term side effects that impact their vision and quality of life. These include:

• ✨ Glare and halos, especially around headlights at night
• ✨ Starbursts and ghosting, making text and lights appear doubled or smeared
• ✨ Double vision, even after multiple “touch-ups”
• ✨ Higher-Order Aberrations (HOAs) that distort sight in complex ways
• ✨ Chronic dry eye, which can worsen over time

Sadly, many of these complications are not widely discussed before patients go into surgery. Some individuals were never true LASIK candidates to begin with - conditions such as large pupils, pre-existing dry eye, or keratoconus should have disqualified them. But even among so-called “good candidates,” complications are still reported years later.

Local Experience, National Impact

Here in Baltimore, Azman Eye Care Specialists has been involved in laser refractive surgery for more than 35 years. For the past 25 years, the practice has shifted its focus toward helping patients suffering from post-LASIK complications.

“Every week, we see patients not only from Maryland, but from across the U.S. and internationally,” says Dr. Benjamin Azman. “Many come to us feeling hopeless after LASIK, dealing with glare, halos, or severe dry eye. What they don’t realize is that there are non-surgical solutions that can restore functional vision and quality of life.”

Non-Surgical Options Do Exist

For those struggling after LASIK, there is hope. With today’s advanced diagnostic imaging and custom-designed lenses, many complications can be minimized - and in some cases, nearly eliminated. These non-surgical solutions include:

• Pentacam Corneal Mapping: 3D analysis to detect irregularities
• OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography): high-resolution imaging for corneal layers and lens fit
• Wavefront Aberrometry & HOA Testing: measures distortions that cause glare and halos
• Custom Impression-Based & HOA-Correcting Lenses: uniquely designed lenses that provide sharper, more natural vision

Unlike another LASIK “touch-up,” which often makes the problem worse, these advanced approaches do not involve further surgery. Instead, they are tailored to each individual’s unique corneal shape and vision needs.

What Broken Eyes Means for Patients Considering LASIK

The release of Broken Eyes is a wake-up call for anyone considering LASIK or other laser refractive procedures. It reminds us that while LASIK is marketed as safe and simple, the risks are very real — and often lifelong.

If you or someone you know is thinking about LASIK, we strongly encourage you to watch this documentary first. And if you’re already dealing with complications, know that there are options beyond living with distorted vision or undergoing more surgery.

Learn More

Azman Eye Care Specialists is committed to helping patients in Baltimore, Towson, Pikesville, and beyond make informed decisions about their eye health. To learn more about LASIK complications and the solutions available, visit:
👉 https://azmaneye.com/lasik-complications-treatment/

About Azman Eye Care Specialists

Located at 1427 Clarkview Road in Baltimore, Azman Eye Care Specialists has been serving the community for decades, with expertise in complex vision conditions, including keratoconus, dry eye, and LASIK complications. The practice combines advanced technology with compassionate care to help patients regain independence and quality of life.