I had Lasik Eye Surgery done around two weeks ago, and I've been really worried about the amount of redness in my right eye. I have perfect vision on my right eye, but my left eye is really hazy and doesn't seem to be getting any better. I went to see a specialist and he said that my left eye is just taking time to heal, and the redness is fine. Is this normal, and will it be okay soon?
July 8, 2013
Answer: Post-Op LASIK Redness & Blurry Vision Is Normal
Painless redness that does not effect vision after LASIK is generally due to a sub-conjunctival hemorrhage from the suction ring and is completely harmless and resolves in about two weeks without treatment. It is really just a bruise that looks bright red against the white of your eye and it will resolve over the next two weeks. If you begin to develop pain, blurred vision, or any other symptoms you should be seen right away. The blurred vision may be due to any number of things including normal healing. You are quiet early in the healing process and have already seen your surgeon. If you are unsure about his diagnosis, you can always obtain second opinion. If it does not improve or gets worse or any other symptoms develop you should be seen right away.
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July 8, 2013
Answer: Post-Op LASIK Redness & Blurry Vision Is Normal
Painless redness that does not effect vision after LASIK is generally due to a sub-conjunctival hemorrhage from the suction ring and is completely harmless and resolves in about two weeks without treatment. It is really just a bruise that looks bright red against the white of your eye and it will resolve over the next two weeks. If you begin to develop pain, blurred vision, or any other symptoms you should be seen right away. The blurred vision may be due to any number of things including normal healing. You are quiet early in the healing process and have already seen your surgeon. If you are unsure about his diagnosis, you can always obtain second opinion. If it does not improve or gets worse or any other symptoms develop you should be seen right away.
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August 31, 2009
Answer: Trust your doctor on LASIK recovery AS to your right eye being red, it may be due to a slight amount of blood on the white part of your eye known as a subconjunctival hemorrhage. This can happen more likely with traditional LASIK than the all laser method, but is not harmful, although it looks bad. If your vision is good, you probably do not have a problem in your right eye. As to your left eye the blurry vision may just be healing. It may also be that there is some uncorrected error that may need more treatment. You may also have a more serious cause of blurriness but you will need to rely on your doctor for making this determination. If your vision does not clear or you do not feel confident with your doctor's explanation it is possible to get a "second opinion." It is not possible to diagnose problems such as this without an examination so this information is general and not intended to be relied on other than as general information.
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August 31, 2009
Answer: Trust your doctor on LASIK recovery AS to your right eye being red, it may be due to a slight amount of blood on the white part of your eye known as a subconjunctival hemorrhage. This can happen more likely with traditional LASIK than the all laser method, but is not harmful, although it looks bad. If your vision is good, you probably do not have a problem in your right eye. As to your left eye the blurry vision may just be healing. It may also be that there is some uncorrected error that may need more treatment. You may also have a more serious cause of blurriness but you will need to rely on your doctor for making this determination. If your vision does not clear or you do not feel confident with your doctor's explanation it is possible to get a "second opinion." It is not possible to diagnose problems such as this without an examination so this information is general and not intended to be relied on other than as general information.
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