I underwent LASIK 5 days ago. Should I be worried about flap displacement?

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I underwent Lasik 5 days ago.i wasnt given the eye shields but only the goggles.i rubbed my left eye during the sleep the next day and ran to the hospital for a check-up the following day and the doctor said everything was okay.but last night I again rubbed my right eye inadvertently during my sleep.i don't see any difference in the vision.there is no pain or rednedd in my eye as well.Should I be worried about flap displacement

Ahad Mahootchi, MD · Answer

Flap displacement is pretty hard to do without much more significant trauma. If you are not tearing, having pain, or change in vision then you should be ok. Have the surgeon who actually did your surgery take a look Most emergency rooms wouldn't recognize the details of what you are asking.

Brad Kligman, MD · Answer

After 3 or 4 days, it is very difficult to move the flap without significant trauma. I usually have my patients wear goggles or shields at night for 5 days to be extra safe but I've never seen anyone displace a flap by accidentally rubbing their eyes.  Also, you would likely have significant stinging/burning or a change in vision if you actually moved the flap.

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