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Blurry vision almost 2 weeks after Lasik. Any other ideas what I could do otherwise? My eyes are super dry in am.

melindavwillisMay 8, 2018
In the mornings my eyes have been super blurry. I had Lasik on April 27th. I have completed my 7 days and steriod and antibiotic drops religiously and use my artificial tears religiously. I use Refresh Optive advance preservative free. It takes a lot of drops to rehydrate in AM. Any other ideas what I could do otherwise? My eyes are super dry in am.

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Dr. Ahad Mahootchi, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Answered on May 10, 2018
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