2 weeks after LASIK - starbursts and haze around lights. Will this continue to heal and improve over time?

Question

I had LASIK 2 weeks today. I had starbursts before, due to my astigmatism, but now 2 weeks out and I’m still seeing them, but now there’s a glow around the lights ... so they’re kinda worse that before, when I would wear my contacts. Vision wise, I’m 20/20, but I was hoping that the starbursts and haze around lights would have gone away by now (like I was told after my day 1 post op exam). Will this continue to heal and improve over time, or is this going to be the best that it’s going to get ?

Jay Bansal, MD · Answer

It is common to have halos and glare within the first few weeks of having LASIK. However, these aberrations will continue to improve with time. They should be mild around month 2 and barely noticeable by month 6. Dryness can make these distortions worse, so I would recommend lots of lubricating eye drops. Do no drive at night unless you are comfortable sitting as a passenger first.

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2 weeks after LASIK - starbursts and haze around lights. Will this continue to heal and improve over time?

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