I've had my lasik surgery after two weeks now. My right eye is constantly improving yet my left eye hasn't improved at all. The doctor told me that I have really bad astigmatism and it will take longer for it will get better and for the flap to align with it well. However, my right eye has really bad astigmatism as well and it's healing really well. ANy ideas would be greatly appreciated!
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