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2.5 weeks post LASIK, I have sudden onset of extreme light sensitivity and feeling of foreign object. Is this normal?

October 8, 2018
Asked By:evelynfuego in Pembroke Pines, FL

Had successful LASIK surgery 2.5kwks ago. 2 days ago I noticed first thing in the morning the light was just too much for my eyes. Also had sensation of something in my left eye. Strangely,symptoms will be around for 2 hours and suddenly go away and I'll be normal again with no complaint. Again suddenly it'll happen and my eyes will water and get sensitive. Dr said to start the steroid drops again and look for improvement. He also stated something about rebound tenderness?

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Answer: Light sensitivityand foreign body sensation 2.5 weeks after Lasik

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Answer: Light sensitivityand foreign body sensation 2.5 weeks after Lasik

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Answer: Not normal and you did the right thing

Ahad Mahootchi, MD
October 9, 2018

Answer: Not normal and you did the right thing

Ahad Mahootchi, MD

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