Losing vision after Lasik 8 years ago. What are my options? (Photo)

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Its been 8 years after lasik and i am losing eye vision drastically. After LASIK my vision came down to .25 on left and .50 on right, then normal consequences of lasik.( eye dryness, Night vision problem, halo which is still there) After that exactly every 2 years my i was losing vision by .25 in both the eyes. This year it increased twice. currently its 1.25 on left and 1.5 on right. Dryness etc still there. Visited various docs no proper solution. I dont want to wear glasses again,Plz Advice

Mazin Yaldo, MD · Answer

Was your vision stable prior to having
LASIK?  If not, the small changes
you were having could be continuing. 
If your vision was stable pre-surgery, the changes you are having now
are not terribly common but certainly possible.  Your current prescription is mild, though I’m sure bothering
you enough to limit your vision especially in low light and nighttime.

Your options include more LASIK if your
corneal thickness is sufficient and if your corneal topography is normal.  If your corneas are too thin for
additional treatment, a surface ablation such as PRK (also known as LASEK or epi-LASIK)
could be an option. 
Wavefront-guided treatments are helpful to minimize risk of additional
night glare or halos, or even reduce existing night side effects you currently
have.

Dryness of the eyes after LASIK is a
possible side effect, and can be permanent.  If this is extremely troublesome, there are options such as punctum
plugs, and Restasis eyedrops to address severe dryness.

Hope this helps!

Martin L. Fox, MD · Answer

Vision loss years after LASIK are not uncommon and are likely related to changes in your eyes that have evolved over time. You need to be re evaluated for post LASIK revision which can be performed safely. Custom wavefront technology can allow for sharpening of your vision as well as correction of much of the vision quality issues that may have been generated in your initial procedure. Custom technology will identify the source of your visual aberrations and address their correction in your LASIK revision.

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