The recent suicide of a young Pennsylvania police officer has reignited longstanding concerns about complications linked to Lasik eye surgery.
As a growing number of patients report debilitating side effects and mental health crises following the procedure.
A Promising Officer, a Tragic End
Ryan Kingerski, a 26-year-old officer with the Penn Hills Police Department, took his life in January after months of intense physical and emotional pain.
He underwent Lasik surgery in August 2024 in hopes of improving his vision to better meet the demands of his career.