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You are most likely experiencing dryness as its only been 2 weeks. The tear drops do not last long unless you are using the gel drops so you will need to stay consistent with them. Avoid conditioned air blowing directly at your face such as in the car as this air is low in humidity and will dry you out very fast. If you are staring at the computer alot for work remember to blink as this is what initiates tear production. Drink lots of water too. Dryness is a known side effect of Lasik so it shouldn't worry you too much as long as it does not persist.
Dryness is common in the early stages of healing after LASIK. When eyes are dry, it can feel like something is in there. You can try preservative free tears every 1-2 hours to alleviate the sensation. If it still feels uncomfortable, please see your doctor to ensure that you are healing properly.
Foreign Body Sensation after LASIK usually gets better.I tend not to see it for those you start tears 4 times a day before the surgery.Sometimes the post operative drops can be a cause but don't stop them without consulting your surgeon and showing them the bottles.Unfrozen Autologous Serum works wonders quickly for tough cases.Best of luck to you.
It isn't likely to be an issue. But in the rare case where you might, you have to consider you won't be around the surgeons who did the surgery when you return home.
Typically, patients with displaced flaps experience pain, light sensitivity, watery eyes, or blurred vision. Since it does not appear like you are experiencing these symptoms and your eyes were closed when pressure was placed, there is likely no issue. However, I recommend seeing your doctor t...
Patients typically experience pain, light sensitivity, blurred vision, or watery eyes when their flap is moved. I would call your doctor's emergency line to explain the situation. Even if the flap has been displaced, the surgeon can readjust it.
There are many reasons why your vision could be blurred. Whether it's the near or distance vision, there are other eye problems that could be affecting that.The question here initially, is whether the problem is one of remaining prescription. If a trial in glasses or contacts don't improve the v...
Rainbow glare can happen after fempto-second laser flap creating. It usually settles improves over the first few weeks. Let you surgeon know your progress and symptoms.
Flap displacement is pretty hard to do without much more significant trauma. If you are not tearing, having pain, or change in vision then you should be ok. Have the surgeon who actually did your surgery take a look Most emergency rooms wouldn't recognize the details of what you are asking.
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