I had LASIK done 3 days ago. The day after the surgery, I went in for a follow up. The eye test said I had 20/20 vision. This morning I poked my left eye with the eye drop and since then my vision has been blurry on the left eye. I went in for an emergency appointment and the doctor said there was no damage done from the poke. But when they re-did my vision test, my left eye was 20/30. The doctor said my vision can fluctuate. Will my vision go back to 20/20? He also said my eyes are dry.
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May 25, 2016
Answer: Bad vision after poking eye w dropper bottle after LASIK
Based solely on your corneal thickness and prescription, you would not be a good candidate for LASIK. The amount of tissue that needs to be ablated with the laser to fully correct for your prescription will be too much and will leave your corneas too thin.
Since your vision is fluctuating, it sounds like you are experiencing dry eyes. Although your eyes may not feel dry, your tear film may be unstable causing your vision to be blurry and fluctuate. I would recommend that you try using artificial tears every 2-3 hours to see if there is any i...
The myopia is not the cause of your blurred vision. Dryness is the root of your problem. You should use your preservative free artificial tears every one to two hours. Keep in mind, you may need to use artificial tears regularly for the first six months after your surgery.
