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Blurring After Lasik Normal?

maroo1011May 27, 2012
i had mu lasik 2 weeks ago and i went to my follow up visit and my doctor said my vision is 20/20 but with sign test i had some blurring which i also have when watching tv ,using computer or reading ...is this normal ?? and if so how long shall this last

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Dr. Emil William Chynn, MD, FACS, MBA
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