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The most likely option for retreatment after LASIK is PRK. PRK is a different kind of laser vision correction procedure that can correct myopia. I would suggest going in for a consultation to learn about your options and to see if you are a good candidate for PRK.
Depending on your particular situation, there is an option to perform "off label" treatments on your eyes when LASIK was done many years ago. One option is having a surface treatment (PRK) to treat any small residual error providing that everything else with the eyes is healthy. Some providers will lift the flap many years later, but this has additional risks.
You are outside the approved treatment range for LASIK. The only option for you is a refractive lens exchange (RLE), however it can be a high risk procedure due to the high prescription and many surgeons will not perform it. It is worth going in for an RLE consultation and speaking to the d...
I would not worry about tap water going into your eyes 3 days post op. The water in almost all places has chlorine added and is unlikely to cause any problems. It is a good idea to stay out of public pools, hot tubs and mountain streams and hot springs for a few weeks however.
I do not think this is likely connected to your LASIK, but if you have a sudden onset of more floaters, and see a "fly" in your vision, it sounds like you have had a vitreous separation. This is usually benign, but if recent onset, and especially if also associated with a sudden increase in ...
