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Ghosting After Wavefront Lasek

5655anonAug 18, 2010
I had wavefront LASEK on one eye, two months ago using Wavelight Allegretto . Since then my vision has become sharp except for residual ghosting. The ghosted image becomes further apart in the dark. When I look up, the ghosting isn't noticeable - only when I look ahead. I am wondering what may be causing this ghosting...

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Dr. Christopher Coad, MD
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Dr. Sandy Feldman, MD
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Answered on Aug 24, 2010
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Dr. Christopher Starr, MD
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Answered on Aug 18, 2010
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