The 10 worst states for eye surgery: Report

Mississippi  presents the highest risk in the U.S. for patients undergoing eye surgery, according to research by eye health provider Overnight Glasses. Overnight analyzed  the number of adverse eye surgery reports by state, the number of complication-related searches, average prices for surgery, the number of optometrists, vision problems per capita and the average cost of healthcare.

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By: Claire Wallace

The study examined data up to August 2024, and focused on several key indicators of surgical risk, according to an Aug. 12 press release sent to Becker’s. 

The 10 most dangerous states to undergo eye surgery: 

1. Mississippi 

2. California 

3. North Carolina 

4. Georgia

5. New Mexico 

6. Rhode Island 

7. South Dakota 

8. Missouri 

9. Tennessee

10. Florida

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