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Redness and Blurred Vision After Lasik Eye Surgery

asked 3 years ago by natwood_81 in united kingdom
Latest answer by Anthony J. Kameen, MD
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Tags: blurry

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 my right eye, but my left eye is really hazy and doesn't seem to be getting any better. I went to see a specialist and he said that my left eye is just taking time to heal, and the redness is fine. Is this normal, and will it be okay soon?

3 answers to Redness and Blurred Vision After Lasik Eye Surgery

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Redness and blurry vision are not uncommon at 2 weeks post LASIK

Redness and blurry vision are not uncommon at 2 weeks post LASIK and should improve over the next few weeks. If problems persists, make sure to bring this to the attention of your surgeon.
Cary M. Silverman, MD

West Orange Ophthalmologist
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Redness and Blurred Vision after LASIK

It is not unusual to have some transient redness and blurriness for a week or so after LASIK, but it should be steadily improving, otherwise you should contact your surgeon. The analogy I like for the first few days is this: right when you sit up from the procedure(within seconds) your uncorrected vision should be roughly 70-75% improved, though smoky/hazy. If you can imagine the window in your bathroom right after you get out of the shower. It has fogged up from the steam, and that is... more
Anthony J. Kameen, MD

Baltimore Ophthalmologist

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Trust your doctor on LASIK recovery

AS to your right eye being red, it may be due to a slight amount of blood on the white part of your eye known as a subconjunctival hemorrhage. This can happen more likely with traditional LASIK than the all laser method, but is not harmful, although it looks bad. If your vision is good, you probably do not have a problem in your right eye. As to your left eye the blurry vision may just be healing. It may also be that there is some uncorrected error that may need more treatment. You... more
Jon Dishler, MD

Denver Ophthalmologist

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