I had LASIK two days ago. Yesterday at my post op I had 20/15 in both eyes. This morning I woke up and my eye guards had come off while I was sleeping and one of my eyes is blurry. I’m freaking out. Did I mess up my eye?
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Dry eye is common after LASIK. I usually pre-treat everyone with Thera-tears 4 times a day for a month before surgery.
If you aren't using Thera-tears or Nano-tears MXP 4 or more times a day ask your doctor if you can.
Sometimes the post op drops aggravate things so have your...
It's always best to use your shields post surgery for at least 1 week to prevent rubbing or hitting of the eyes in the middle of the night. There may not be any signs of pain when a flap is moved however seeing your ophthalmologist is recommended immediately as they can look at your eyes under...
If a prescription does not help you see better, it may indicate that there is an issue with the ocular surface, like dryness. I recommend aggressive use of preservative free artificial tears every two hours, taking Omega3 pills, and warm compresses. Continue seeing your eye doctor for regular ...