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Blurry Left Eye After Lasik?

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

Asked 33 months ago by michelleann6 in King of Prussia, PA
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Blurred Left Eye After LASIK

Mild blurred or fluctuating vision in one eye is not at all rare in the first few weeks following Laser Vision Correction(LVC). In my Maryland office we see post op LASIK and PRK patients on day one and then 2-3 weeks and 8 weeks postoperatively, so we have ample time to hear about this and act on it if there is any concern. Typically, though, the blurred vision is caused by mild inflammation and will resolve within the first 2-3 weeks. Obviously, there could be something else... more
Anthony J. Kameen, MD
Baltimore Ophthalmologist
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Blurry vision can be caused by many different reasons

You did not mention how long after surgery the vision is blurry, whether is was clear and now has become blurry, whether it is clear with corrective lenses, and whether it is clear or blurry at distance or at near. It also depends on what type of procedure you had and how bad your eyes were before the procedure. If you are only a short time (days to weeks) past your procedure, this may be a normal healing response. It also may be from something simple like dryness of the surface, or... more
Jon Dishler, MD
Denver Ophthalmologist
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Blurry vision after LASIK

You don't say how long post-op you are. If you're within 2-3 months of surgery, your vision is still potentially changing. Be patient. If still blurry at the 3 month mark, it may be appropriate to discuss whether a touchup procedure will help. Speak with your surgeon about this. If it's been a while since your LASIK and your vision has become blurry, best to see an ophthalmologist (or even your original surgeon if possible) for a complete exam. You may have a return of some refractive... more
Gary Kawesch, MD
San Jose Ophthalmologist
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