Blade lasik done 1 month ago. Undercorrection in both the eyes. When can the enhancement be done in my current scenario ?

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My dr said that enhancement can be done in 2 weeks from now when i go and see him.Another dr that i consulted said enhancement should not be done until 3 mon post op at least. Already unhappy with my initial op as not only i have astigmatism in both eyes but my recovery is very slow. 1 month post op my night vision is horrible, got several eye floaters. Suggestions please ?should i go for an enhancement with the same surgeon or go get it done somewhere else (since i am not happy with my first op

Mazin Yaldo, MD · Answer

I agree with the three month wait. 
In my experience small changes can occur up to three months post-LASIK.

Floaters are not a known complication of LASIK.  They are more common in nearsighted people.

It may well be that your surgeon didn’t do anything wrong, and you are simply
undercorrected.  In that case, you
shouldn’t be upset with your surgeon. 
If you strongly suspect your surgeon did something wrong, then I’d
recommend you seek a second opinion. 
If the second opinion is that everything was done properly, continue
with your original surgeon for any retreatment.  He or she knows your eye best, plus the cost would be far
less than starting new with another surgeon.

Martin L. Fox, MD · Answer

At six weeks post op LASIK your prescription is likely unstable and a premature refinement procedure may result in an inaccurate treatment. In our clinic we insist on waiting three months before re operation and we insist that the refractive error be consistent in at least two consecutive evaluations. The night vision issue is not unusual as many patients can experience this temporary problem at first but in your case it is compounded by the under correction. It is essential that a custom excimer ablation be used when you seek enhancement in that it can have a beneficial effect on any lingering quality of vision issues.

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