Almost one month after LASIK, still double vision? Is this normal?

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i was told ill get my vision in around 2weeks,i did, but was double vision and blur everywhere, so someone told me ppl w/ astigmatism should be around 3-6weeks, i started seeing perfect w my weak eye and some double vision w. my strong eye..i did a test everytime i wake up, using one eye to try to look at words,sometimes i see perfect on weak eye and sometimes it just goes blur,double,but i never saw perfect w my strong eye..always mild-average double, is this normal? i had around a -6 both eyes

Farzad Yaghouti, MD · Answer

If you had Lasik a month ago and are still experiencing double vision (diplopia), I recommend you see your ophthalmologist to see if there is any residual astigmatism or any other causes responsible for the persistent double vision one month out from your surgery. If there is a residual astigmatism contributing to your diplopia, that can be addressed in most majority of cases with a touch up laser procedure.

Martin L. Fox, MD · Answer

I am assuming that you had a PRK procedure to correct your vision. Surface treatments, especially when performed on higher prescriptions are notorious in taking long periods of time to heal. The aberrations you describe are likely related to surface irregularities that should smooth with further healing. Remember to lubricate aggressively and also I'd suggest that you cut back on any anti inflammatory drops as these could delay healing.

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Almost one month after LASIK, still double vision? Is this normal?

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