Post LASIK concerns with blurriness. Worried about corneal thickness. My doctor keeps saying give it time and to use the drops.

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I am 4 days post LASIK. My RX was -2.75 in each eye. My right eye was left with 296 thickness and I know that is on the thinner side. My left eye is a little thicker and I can see perfectly. I have been keeping up on all post care instructions but my right eye is still blurry. Together my eyes have definitely improved, but when I cover up my left eye I realize how bad my right still is. Is this because they performed LASIK on a cornea that is too thin? I have been panicking for 4 days straight.

Jay Bansal, MD · Answer

It is widely accepted that residual stromal bed thickness should be at least 250um to prevent any ectasia after LASIK. The blur you are experiencing is unlikely due to the thickness of your eyes. Post-LASIK ectasia (blur due to irregularly shaped eyes) usually occurs months to years after surgery date. To rule this out, a topographical map of your eye is needed.

Post LASIK concerns with blurriness. Worried about corneal thickness. My doctor keeps saying give it time and to use the drops.

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