Former FDA official Morris Waxler, who led the agency’s original approval of Lasik, has since reversed his stance.
Waxler petitioned the FDA to revoke its approval, citing research that shows complication rates between 10% and 30%, far exceeding the industry’s claimed figure of less than 1%.
Suicides Linked to Post-Lasik Pain
In 2018, Detroit meteorologist Jessica Starr, 35, died by suicide two months after undergoing Lasik surgery. She left behind a detailed suicide note and video diary chronicling her deteriorating physical and mental health.
