About one week post LASIK, vision fluctuations to distance eye

Question

I just had lasik surgery a week ago. went for mono vision since that's what I was wearing in contacts. day 1 was perfect, day 2 perfect until I took a nap and woke up blurry, then day 3-5 good. day 6 woke up with distance blurry. is this normal

Jay Bansal, MD · Answer

It is normal for the vision to fluctuate, especially upon waking, one week after LASIK. This is can indicate some dryness, which is very common.

Andrew Caster, MD · Answer

It is very common to have fluctuation -- when the vision is sometimes good and sometimes not so good -- for up to three months after Lasik. This is typically due to intermittent dryness, especially after a nap!

Ahad Mahootchi, MD · Answer

Waking up with a short period of blurry vision is common the first few days after LASIK. It should clear after a few minutes or after use of artificial tears. If the problem persists, see your surgeon.

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About one week post LASIK, vision fluctuations to distance eye

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