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Vision got worse a week after Relex Smile surgery. Is this kind of fluctuation normal or should I contact a doctor?

March 8, 2019
Asked By:Sincere3721 in Prague, CZ

So I had Smile surgery a week ago. The vision was blurry when looking at far objects, but still manageable and I was looking forward to it getting better - then it just suddenly got much worse. I can't see far objects at all. Is this kind of fluctuation normal or should I contact a doctor? Thanks.

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March 24, 2019

Answer: Fluctuation is normal but sudden loss of vision not!

Lourens van Zyl, MBChB
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Answer: Fluctuation is normal but sudden loss of vision not!

Lourens van Zyl, MBChB

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