I had LASIK 4 days ago, at the next-day follow up a doctor said I had 2 significant creases/folds in the peripheral of my cornea. He said it’s not a major concern & it’s unlikely they need to correct unless it affects my sight. He said that it can be evaluated at my 1 week check up. Do these folds present any risk to my eye/vision? Will waiting a week have adverse consequences should they choose to fix it? If they don’t fix it will it complicate any future LASIK touch ups or wearing of contacts?
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This is extremely unusual that the surgery did not correct your power and also induced astigmatism. It is difficult to say what happened without having examined your eyes. The best person to speak to is your surgeon or get a second opinion for another doctor.
I would not be concerned especially if no water got into your eyes. The irritation may be caused by dryness due to the heat. If you have noticed any changes in vision, I would go see your doctor so they can examine your eyes. Continue artificial tears every couple of hours to alleviate the ...
