I am coming up on 2 weeks since my enhancement. Last Lasik was 23 years ago. I am using drops every hour as instructed, but both eyes are very blurry and are interfering with my daily routine. Strangely enough, when I put on my old readers (1.75) I am able to see distance clearer. The only way I can drive is to wear my 1.75 readers. When I wear the readers I can see perfectly with my right eye only. My left eye is completely blurry. I’m using 2.50 readers to read, but again blurry. My doctor is saying that because of my age, it will take me longer this time to heal. I have 2.50 readers I got after the dr. recommended them after my Lasik. I understand that it takes time to heal but why can I only see distance with my old 1.75 readers?
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January 23, 2019
Answer: It does take longer to heal as you get older but..
Sometimes the treated area on the cornea ( the optical zone) is too small.This means that light can go through the treated area as well as un (or underrated) area.Expanding the optical zone is now possible so if the topography before and after your last laser point to that being the issue, hel...
It probably depends on your age. To see if an enhancement would help you could try wearing .5 contacts and see what happens with your symptoms. If they all go away you have an easier answer. If you still have some symptoms it may not be the left over or remaining prescription that is the ca...
