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Does Eye Dryness After Lasik Affect the Vision?

asked 2 years ago by 1051anon in egypt
Latest answer by Christopher Starr, MD
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i make the lasik after a month i feel unclear vision and a doctor told me that i have -1 in my eye and the doctor who made me the surgery told me thats from my eye drynes.

4 answers to Does Eye Dryness After Lasik Affect the Vision?

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Dry eye post LASIK

Yes, the eyes do tend to become drier after LASIK surgery and less so with surface ablation surgeries such as PRK and LASEK. The reason is due to temporary corneal nerve damage from the cutting of the LASIK flap. When a cornea is dry the surface becomes less regular and less clear and therefore the vision will often be adversely affected. This is also true in people who have not had LASIK but who have dry eyes. The dryness after LASIK surgery typically returns to normal about 6... more
Christopher Starr, MD

New York Ophthalmologist
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Dryness after Lasik

An appearance of dryness of the front surface of the eye can contribute to visual fluctuations after LASIK.  Usually, this occurs in the first few months after the procedure and will improve over time as the eye heals. In the meantime, I would speak with your eye MD about the best treatment for your eyes. 
Sandy Feldman, MD

San Diego Ophthalmologist
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Dry eye is the most common cause of blurred vision after LASIK

Many patients seeking LASIK have borderline dry eye to begin with and this is why they are having difficulty wearing contact lenses.  LASIK many times makes dry eye worse, mostly on a temporary basis while healing is occurring.  This is not always felt as dryness by the patient, but the surface of the eye needs to be properly covered in the tear film for normal vision.  Many patients who report symptoms of blurred vision will be found on exam to have signs of a dryness... more
Jon Dishler, MD

Denver Ophthalmologist
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LASIK and dry eye

Dryness after LASIK is extremely common, and it can blur the vision.  This blur can be either intermittent or contstant.  Fortunately, as the eyes heal, the dryness typically resolves, but it can persist for several weeks to months, and in some cases, it can be permanent.  While waiting for it to improve, frequent use of artificial tears during the day, and even nighttime lubricating ointment, can be of great help.  For more severe cases of dryness, the medication... more
Gary Kawesch, MD

San Jose Ophthalmologist

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