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I had LASIK surgery about 3 weeks ago. My eyes started getting really itchy these past two days.

annahh3Jun 21, 2018
I failed to apply the tear eyedrops like instructed but have now been applying them constantly. Should I go in to get checked or give it some more time to see if the itchiness goes away?

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