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Why might I have a headache since LASIK?

solarmanJun 22, 2018
I have a dull headache in the back of my head since Lasik 6 weeks ago. I corrected for -8OS and -7.5OD. I had a flap lift 3 weeks in on my right eye and still have blurry vision in that eye. The headaches got worse after the flap lift. My corneal specialist says everything is healing fine. I haven't had stable vision yet so I hope once the right eye heals it will be better. Could this be refractive or neurological? I have no eye pain or discomfort, just the dull pain in the brain.

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Dr. Ahad Mahootchi, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Answered on Jun 23, 2018
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Andrew Caster, MD

Your eyes may feel itchy due to dryness, which is very common at this stage of healing. Also, it may be due to allergies, which are very common this time of year. Alaway is an inexpensive over-the-counter anti-histamine drop for allergies. Seeing your doctor might be a good idea.

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Ahad Mahootchi, MD

Sorry to hear about your troubles.There is too little technical detail in your post to even begin diagnosing the problem.You could have another problem unrelated to the laser--like a retinal detachment or cataract.You could have corneal scarring or ectasia. You should ask an ophthalmologist to ...

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William Wiley, MD

SMILE does take more time for some patients.  Some eyes will respond with more edema (corneal swelling) than others.  Be patient.  Know that if you didn't get your best result from your surgery, touch up procedures are an option for most patients.  

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