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How Soon Can I Go Running After Lasik Eye Surgery? 8 answers

I'm an avid runner, and I'm supposed to have my Lasik procedure in about a week. I'm wondering how soon after the procedure I'll be...
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Blurry Vision After Lasik 6 answers

I had lasik surgery on both eyes on Friday, Feb 11, 2011. The Dr said that everything is healing as planned. My vision is blurry for near and alittle...
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Lasik Complications 4 answers

What are the most common complications following lasik surgery? how often do complications occur?
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Will I Have Hazy Vision After Lasik? 4 answers

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Hazy, Unclear Post-op Lasik Vision 4 answers

I had Lasik six days ago. Since the surgery, I have not had any periods of sharp, clear vision. I cannot read signs while I am driving, I have to get...
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Recovery After LASIK Eye Surgery? 4 answers

How many days does it take to recover from LASIK eye surgery? Can you have it on a Friday and go back to work on Monday?
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Starbursting 1 Month After Lasik 4 answers

I had lasik done one month ago and still having starbursting. How long will it take to clear up? And what could be causing it?
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Can I Have PRK After LASIK? 4 answers

My LASIK surgery was not entirely successful in correcting my nearsightedness; how common is it to have PRK after LASIK?
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Could I Get Myopia Back 6 Years After C Lasik? 4 answers

I had C lasik done in 2005, have vision issues again it seems. I have difficulty in reading distant things. Vision is Blur for a distance.Please...
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Can LASIK correct a 5.0 diopter astigmatism? 4 answers

What are the limits of LASIK eye surgery concerning the correction of astigmatism? 
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Which is a Better Option for Correcting Astigmatism, PRK or LASIK? 4 answers

Why does one work better?
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Red lines in whites of eyes 4 answers

Hi, I had LASIK 2days ago and in one eye I have a red circle all the way round the White of my eye, which looks like blood. The dr said this is normal...
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Will LASIK Reshaping of my Cornea Lessen my Risk for Cataracts? 4 answers

Cataracts run in my family, and I was wondering if LASIK surgery lessens the risk I will develop cataracts at a later date. How likely is it I will...
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How Long After my Lasik Eye Surgery Will my Eyes Be Recovered Enough for Driving? 4 answers

What is the average recovery time?
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Will Pregnancy Change my Lasik Result? 4 answers

Im 30 and have a consult for Lasik. My vision is -1.0 AND -2.25. if I get pregnant again (I have a 4 1/2 year old) is there a possibility it will ruin...
damage planning for pregnancy results

Will Getting a Nose Job Ruin the PRK Eye Surgery I Had to Fix my Vision? 4 answers

I had LASIK on my right eye and PRK on my left eye to correct my vision. I know that after rhinoplasty, there is swelling near the eyes and I am...
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Redness and Blurred Vision After Lasik Eye Surgery 3 answers

I had Lasik Eye Surgery done around two weeks ago, and I've been really worried about the amount of redness in my right eye. I have perfect vision on...
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Ghost Vision After Two Lasik Treatments 3 answers

I've had Double or "Ghost" vision after my first Lasik treatment, and my right eye had the brunt of the effect, making it hard for me to...
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Blurry Left Eye After Lasik? 3 answers

Have you experienced a change in your vision after Lasik? My left eye is blurry and I am wondering if this will change.
blurry side effects

Can Lasik Cause Eyelids to Sag? 3 answers

I had nice deep eyelids and had Lasik and now the skin hangs down to my eyelash.  What could have happened during Lasik to cause this?
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Does LASIK Cause Night Vision to Change? 3 answers

I'm almost convinced that I should go through with LASIK but I'm quite concerned about changes to my night vision, ie halos - how often does this side...

Fuzzy Night Vision After Lasik 3 answers

I had lasik 2 weeks ago today and my night vision still hasnt seem to return. When I get in dim light things kinda get fuzzy. What could be the cause...
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Concern with Daytime Glare 6 Weeks Post IntraLasik 3 answers

Pre-op I was -3.75 Left -3.5 Right. One week after had 20/15L and 20/20R. 6 weeks out I am still experiencing Daytime Glare. Even in very good...
blurry vision side effects

Blurry Vision after Epi-Lasek 3 answers

I had Epi-Lasek about 10 weeks ago. The doctor says I have roughly 20/20 vision in both eyes. However long distance viewing is blurry and not...
blurry vision

Dose Cold Weather Affect Post Lasik Situation and Cause Red Eyes? 3 answers

I had Lasik 4 weeks ago and my eyes are still kind of red.It is not red all the time but sometimes it is really red. It doesn’t hurt that much...
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Allergy Drops After Lasik? 3 answers

After having Lasik to correct astigmatism, when can I continue using prescription eye drops for dry eyes and allergies after Lasik?
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How Long Will the Post-lasik Eye Surgery Goggles Need to Be Worn for Protection? 3 answers

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Given the chance of corneal haze after PRK, is it better to have Lasik? 3 answers

And if I go with PRK rather than Lasik, what is the best treatment for the haze?
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Optical Zone for 8.5mm Pupil 3 answers

I had lasik done in July 2010 and now I'm wearing mini scleral lenses to help correct the halos, starbursts and glare issues I'm having. My...
optical zone

When Is It Ok to Rub Eyes After Lasik? 3 answers

It's only been 2 weeks since LASIK. I have been so careful but last night, I rubbed my right eye while I was half asleep. I woke up straight away...
2 weeks post-op rubbing

I'm 2 Months Post Lasik. How Much Longer for Final Results? 3 answers

I'm two months out from Lasik surgery. I had mono vision procedure. Still have problems focusing. How much longer do I need to wait for final results?
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Daytime Glare and Double Vision After Lasik 3 answers

I had Lasik surgery March 3rd. My vision is now 20/20 in both eyes. Since surgery I have c/o glare and double vision in my R eye. My issues have...
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I Had my Lasik Surgery 3 Weeks Ago. Sometimes my Eyes Becomes Very Red.Should I Be Worried? 3 answers

I had my Lasik surgery 3 weeks ago... Sometimes my eyes goes really red... Yesterday I went to work ( I work with computer) and after work I realized...
dry eyes redness

Is LASIK a Good Way to Correct Presbyopia? 3 answers

What makes a good candidate for correcting presbyopia with LASIK?
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Will I Still Need Eye Drops Three Months After Lasik? 3 answers

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How Much Pain is Normal During Recovery from LASIK Surgery? 3 answers

How long does this pain normally last? Would sunshine trigger the pain? What other things would cause pain while recovering?
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LASIK Enhancement Surgery 3 answers

Why would LASIK Enhancement Surgery be needed? Is there an additional cost?
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23 Days Post-Lasik - Vision Not Sharp Enough to Drive. 3 answers

I saw the doc 3 days later post-op.he said recovery looks normal & good but i've never had any sharp vision (as wz my glasses before)since.i...
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Can a Doctor Tell if I Have Had LASEK Treatment 3 answers

I had LASEK surgery on both eyes in 2008 would a doctor be able to tell if i had any surgery on my eyes now. My vision is still 20/20 now and i have...

Unilateral LASEK - Why Did Operation on Second Eye Affect First Eye? 3 answers

I had LASEK on my first eye abut 3 months ago, and then again on my second eye about a week ago. Since the operation on my second eye, my first eye...
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I Had Lasik Surgery, Now I Have Graves Disease Are They Related? 3 answers

I had dry eye before my lasik, now I think I may have graves disease? do you think this is related to the lasik surgery?
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How Can Lasik Side Effects Like Droopiness and Dryness Be Fixed? 3 answers

I am a 27 year old female. i had a lasik surgery done 4 years ago and i've been experiencing side effect from it ever since,such as: dry eyes...
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Blurred Vision After Second Lasik? 2 answers

My sister did lasik eye surgery second time after 10 years for her left eye as she was having blurred vision (distant no.) However, after the second...
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Blurry and Fluctuating Vision One Week After Lasik 2 answers

I had my Lasik performed on July 2 and and it is now July 12. I constantly have flucuateing vision and its really hazy in dim light and I cant drive...
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How Long Can Halos and Star Bursts Last After Lasik Surgery? 2 answers

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Night Vision After Lasik 2 answers

When does the night vision clear up after lasik. I had mine done by the Allegretto Wavelight Eye - Q. So far 7 weeks and bad night vision. I still...
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Lasik Enhancement 2 answers

Can an enhancement be done just to correct haloing and starbursting? What is the chance that with an enhancement that it would go away? Supposedly I...
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Does Having Lasik Make Your Pupils Dilate More Than They Did Pre-op? 2 answers

For some reason ever since I had lasik my eyes seem to get bigger than they were before lasik. I've read in articles that having unequal eye...
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11 Days Post Lasek with Ghosting in Right Eye 2 answers

I had lasek 11 days ago and my distance vision is very good. However, when I read or look at a computer screen I have some ghosting in my right eye....
2 weeks post-op ghosting side effects

Alphagan P - My Only Option? 2 answers

So the verdict is in. I went for my 3 month post op today and found out they measured my pupil at 6mm when it was really at 8mm. They said that within...
Alphagan P pupil

Glare, Starbursts, Double Vision (Day and Night) @ 16 Months Post LASIK. DC Area. 2 answers

Had LASIK 16mths ago and suffer from GASH & ghosting. Gets worse in low light but there's lots of glare during DAY (from headlights). Ghosting...
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What Kind of Drops Should I Use for Dry Eyes After Lasik? 2 answers

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Not Able to Drive at Night After Lasik? 2 answers

Its five days to my lasik .Near objects seems to be ok but farer are blurred I m not able to drive properly at night as lights expands in my eye.My...
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Chronic Dry Eyes After 1 Year Post-Op Epilasek. Do I Have Any Alternatives? 2 answers

Epilasek op both eyes 1.5yrs ago -3.5, surgery smooth, perfect vision, except for dry eyes. Reason for epilasek was thin cornea. No dry eye...
1 year post-op dry eyes

Will There Be Any Activities That I Will Need to Avoid During my Lasik Eye Surgery Recovery? 2 answers

Would swimming and cycling not be recommended for a few days/weeks?
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4 Weeks After LASIK and Still have Blurry Right Eye, Why is This? 2 answers

I had lasik 4 weeks ago. At my 2-week follow I "scored" 20/20 and 20/35. My vision would occasionally fluctuate, but all in all I could see...
1 month post-op blurry vision

Inconsistent Vision and Night Vision Issues Post-LASIK, Is this Normal? 2 answers

I had all laser LASIK 10 months ago and while much of the time I see 20/15 (was at my 6 month appt), my vision is inconsistent and eye dryness...
10 months post-op night vision

How to Treat Red Spots After Lasik 1 answer

I had Lasik a week ago. More than half of one eye and one fourth of the other is covered in deep redness. The doctor said this is a side effect of the...
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I StilI Have a Ghosting Image in my Left Eye After 2 Lasik Treatment Revisions 1 answer

I stilI have a ghosting image in my left eye after lasik treatment, my doctor redo the treatment 2 times and now i still have the problem, i...
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Am I Less Likely to Have Dry Eyes After Having Prk or Lasik Surgery? 1 answer

If this is a common side effect of both, which procedure has a faster recovery time?
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Is Dizziness a Side Effect of Lasik Recovery? 1 answer

After Lasik surgery, is dizziness expected? What are some suggestions for recovery in the days after surgery to get used to my new vision?
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What % of Patients Get Starbursts from Lasik? 1 answer

What are the chances of having glare starbursts after having lasik eye surgery?
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How Long Does It Take for the Average Person to Recover from Seeing Ghosting Following Lasik Eye Surgery? 1 answer

When should a patient be concerned that ghosting is occuring for too many days?
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Double Vision 2.5 Months After Lasik 1 answer

2.5 months after Lasik operation, I am still seeing double and blurry image. Worst at indoor and at night. Doctor told me that it is due to poorer...
2 months post-op blurry vision double vision

Lasik Enhancement: Still Seeing Starbursting off Lights 1 answer

I had my lasik enhancement a week ago today. I'm still seeing the starbursting off lights at night and halos. What could still be causing this? My...
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Blurry Vision and Double Image After 2 Months Lasik Operation 1 answer

I am into my 40s and had my Lasik operation 2 months ago. I am not able to read road sign clearly when I drive, worse when I am in basement carpark. I...
2 months post-op blurry vision double vision permanent

See Blurry Vision After 2 Months Bladeless Lasik Operation 1 answer

I am in my early 40s
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Help Reduce Halos After Lasik? 1 answer

Are there scenarios where glare halos are more common for Lasik patients? Are they more common at night or daytime? What can be done to correct or...
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Glare after LASIK 1 answer

I had custom intralase lasik 9 months ago and am still experiencing terrible daytime and nighttime glare. What is causing this glare and can it be...
9 months post-op dry eyes glare

Is It Possible To Have Revision Lasik to Address Reading Distance? 1 answer

I had mono-vision lasik done about 10 years ago. My vision eye is still clear but my reading eye has gotten worse. Can I have the eye that was done...
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If Dry Eyes Still Persist, What Could Have Happened During Lasik to Cause It? 1 answer

Should I try a different kind of eye drop if my dry eyes are still a problem 4 months after Lasik? Are my eyes still healing, is that why they are...
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Does Cataract Surgery After Hyperopic LASIK Pose Risks to my Eyesight?

Is it safe to have cataract surgery after LASIK has reshaped my cornea? Are there other options?
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Ghosting 8 Years After Lasik, What Can I do?

Hi, I had lasik 8 years ago. I have always had problematic night vision and starbursts with all lights during the day but have coped with this. Now...
8 years post-op ghosting
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