Floating and something like a black fly in my right eye 3 weeks after LASIK

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I have done LASIK for both eyes about 5 weeks ago, 3 days later there’re such a red lines in both of my eyes. Then, after 3 weeks I’m experiencing floaters especially in my right eye whenever I’m in sunlight or staring at labtop. My surgeon told me they’ll disappear themselves within weeks. Im afraid it will last long live. Thanks

Jon Dishler, MD, FACS · Answer

I do not think this is likely connected to your LASIK, but if you have a sudden onset of more floaters, and see a "fly" in your vision, it sounds like you have had a vitreous separation.  This is usually benign, but if recent onset, and especially if also associated with a sudden increase in floaters, you should have a dilated exam to be sure that there is not an issue with your retina that if left untreated could lead to a retinal detachment.  This is unlikely as I said, but merits an evaluation.

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