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Relex Smile did not treat astigmatism. Will it heal somehow?

simonapppJan 23, 2019
I had my Relex Smile surgery 8 days ago (-1.7D both eyes). 1 or 2 days after surgery everything went well - I was even amazed how good I could see in the far distance. It seemed it corrected my vision to 0D. However from third day post surgery my vision got worsen. Now I have little bit double vision in my right eye. I used to have astigmatism on this eye -0.5CYL and now it seems it's back. My left eye is better (pre-surgery -0.25CYL) but not so clear as before. Will it heal somehow?

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Dr. Andrew Caster, MD
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Answered on Jan 25, 2019
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Dr. Dante Buonsanti, MD
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