In Aug 2012 I asked about about the recovery period of Venous Lake 1064 laser treatment from Washington Institute of Dermatalogic Laser. Now, it's bigger, darker & bulging. By week 3/4, I thought it was going away & then by week 5 it got worse. I'm afraid to repeat the 1064 because it caused more harm than good. Would a Varilite or Alexandrite be effective? What about a Diode? What is the medical explanation around it looking worse, not better? scar tissue? trapped blood?
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Thank you for your question. Steroids are not something you want to use long term for the eyes. Some find Visine over the counter to be helpful. Less eye strain is key here. You should seek the advice of an ophthalmologist for all of your options. I hope this helps.