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5 days post-op from LASIK, will my right eye catch up?

LoganR2012Apr 21, 2018
I had inflammation develop under the right eye flap and it’s caused lots of irritation. First day was perfect, but later that night irritation started. They said I’m 20/30 and ended up reading the 20/20 line, but I’m right Eye dominant and it makes me nauseous that my eyes aren’t working together. (Yes I’m on a steroid drop and using my tears) Give me hope and tell me my right eye can become sharp and just as clear as my left. Is that possible? Can it catch up?

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Dr. Andrew Caster, MD
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