Is seeing rainbow bursts around lights normal after lasik surgery? Will it go away

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I had the surgery 12 days ago vision is awesome 20/20. No unusual sensitivity, extra glare or huge round halos. Some dry eye but drops help. The only big issue is the rainbow bursts around lights. Depending on angle i'm looking it is sometimes worse than other times. I went for one week follow up the Dr said everything looked great. Dr. said since vision good & eyes healing I don’t need to come back to them for a year. Is this really normal? Will it go away on its own? The photo is an example.

Ahad Mahootchi, MD · Answer

You can see this side effect from laser flap creation or inflammation in the flap interface.It usually does get better. But if not progressing, I would make sure the surgeon heard your concern and see him/her in the next 2 weeks or so.

Dante Buonsanti, MD · Answer

It usually goes away, wait about a month or two, if it doesnt go away there are some treatment options. Try using artificial tears 4 to 5 times a day. I usually control my patients until a month after surgery and then 3 months after. Only then i see them the next year.

Is seeing rainbow bursts around lights normal after lasik surgery? Will it go away

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