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The near eye is meant to be blurry at distance so that it helps you read clearly up close. The idea behind monovision is that your dominant eye will be clear for seeing far and your non-dominant eye will be clear for seeing up close. If it has been 4 years and you are still having issues with adaptation, I would seek a consultation with your surgeon. If your eyes are thick and healthy enough, you may consider correcting the distance fully in the non-dominant eye also. You will need reading glasses immediately after this correction though.
A tattoo should not affect the outcome of your LASIK directly. However, a study done at John Hopkins University showed that tattooing may trigger an immune response in the body and in the eye (uveitis). To be on the safe side, I would schedule LASIK prior to your tattoo appointment to avoid an...
Not everybody heals at the same rate. In fact, it may take up to 3 months to fully stabilize after LASIK. It is hard to say if you developed keratoconus without looking at your topography, or corneal maps. Continue seeing your doctor to make sure there are no complications. If they stated that ...
Smoking marijuana can lead to lower blink rate, decreased corneal sensation, and drier eyes. As a result, healing can be slowed down. It is best to avoid dusty and smokey areas for at least 2 weeks.