Difference between revisions of "Halo Effect"
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| − | A side effect of [[LASIK]] surgery where the bright lights are accompanied by an outer ring, or halo. This is typically the result of pupil expansion beyond the [[Excimer Laser|Optical Zone]] | + | A side effect of [[LASIK]] surgery where the bright lights are accompanied by an outer ring, or halo. This is typically the result of pupil expansion beyond the [[Excimer Laser|Optical Zone]]. It is for this reason that patient's with larger pupil sizes may be at greater risk for halo. |
[[Category:LASIK]] | [[Category:LASIK]] | ||
[[Category:LASIKTerm]] | [[Category:LASIKTerm]] | ||
Revision as of 11:19, 5 March 2007
A side effect of LASIK surgery where the bright lights are accompanied by an outer ring, or halo. This is typically the result of pupil expansion beyond the Optical Zone. It is for this reason that patient's with larger pupil sizes may be at greater risk for halo.
