11 Days Post Lasek with Ghosting in Right Eye

In my experience, LASEK recovery can take weeks to months.  Be patient, there is no reason to be concerned.

Ghosting and Starbursts can be a result of surface healing after LASEK or PRK - which is essentially LASIK or laser corrective surgery without making a flap.  Healing takes longer with LASEK or PRK.  Occasionally, a very subtle aberration in the shape of the cornea can also result in starbursts.

1. Continue following your physician's instructions and drop schedule

2. Be patient

3. If the symptoms persist after 2-3 months see your physician!

LASEK is a modification of photorefractive keratectomy which involves creating a flap of solely the outer layer of the front surface of the eye.  It takes a long time for that surface to settle down so ghosting at this time, may be a result of the healing process.  Try to be patient as many of these symptoms will improve over the next month to six.  Speak with your eye  doctor if you have any concerns.