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Relex Smile, 4 weeks postop. Acuity good but blurriness and glare/ghosting in bright light , is it most likely due to healing?

JeffounMar 8, 2015
Ex: - someone in bright clothes walking toward me with daylight behind him i see his clothes glowing or edge of clothes slightly ghosting or blurry. - white letters on black appear glowing or glaring. Minor dry eye. Doc says all is entirely because of helaing process. He said should take 2 more mths. Wondering if this is common? Do symptom fit the healing as possible cause? does delayed healing can still achieve full recovery? What's relevant questions I should ask to the doctor next time?

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Dr. Martin L. Fox, MD
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Answered on Jun 14, 2015
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