LASIK Surgery

After a LASIK surgery, one may experience fluctuating or blurred vision, dry eye (increased tearing), and sensitivity to light. However, these conditions stabilise in a week or two. Over-correctness and under-correctness are also often associated with LASIK. Over-correctness is more difficult to ...

After a LASIK surgery, one may experience fluctuating or blurred vision, dry eye (increased tearing), and sensitivity to light. However, these conditions stabilise in a week or two. Over-correctness and under-correctness are also often associated with LASIK. Over-correctness is more difficult to correct than under-correctness. One may experience glare, halos, and double vision during the night. If there is prolonged discomfort or pain, one should see the surgeon immediately.

Limitations involve returning to the pre-surgery vision in certain cases, restriction on exercises such as swimming, skiing, playing certain games, etc. Patients also have to protect their eyes from the sun and its ultraviolet radiations. They have to wear sunglasses throughout the day, even when...

Limitations involve returning to the pre-surgery vision in certain cases, restriction on exercises such as swimming, skiing, playing certain games, etc. Patients also have to protect their eyes from the sun and its ultraviolet radiations. They have to wear sunglasses throughout the day, even when they are indoors.