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Extreme light sensitivity 6 months after Lasik.

tan613Apr 5, 2017
I had lasik surgery done 6 months ago both eyes. Three months after surgery I was unable to watch tv, use computer , cell phone , read book or drive. According to Doctors my eyes look normal. If I go in light or read it is very painfull. I am in dark room all the time. My doctor has advised me to use the serum drops . It has been a month using the serum drops but I do not see any significant improvement. I am taking lyrica twice a day . Please help me.

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Dr. Andrew Caster, MD
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Answered on Apr 7, 2017
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