Despite the fact that LASIK eye surgery enjoys a high success rate, there will always be occasions where an operation fails. Whether due to the surgeon’s mistakes, old equipment or unavoidable complications, here is a list of some publicized LASIK failure stories in reverse chronological order (i.e. most recent first).

• July 2008: James Dell’Ermo (US$2.1m settlement by Dr. Dello Russo)
• February 2006: Kathy Griffin (reality TV show star)
• February 2006: Hinman (treated by New Jersey Eye Center / Dr. Dello Russo)
• August 2005: Mark Schiffer (US$7.25m lawsuit payout by TLC Laser Eye Center)
• November 2004: Steve Post (US$4m lawsuit payout by University Physicians Healthcare)
• 2000: Angel Bin Fang (US$800,000 lawsuit payout by Kremer Laser Eye Center)