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It's been 3.5 weeks since my LASIK was done and I have a slight pain in my left eye. My vision is good, so what is wrong?

sparks_sraviOct 9, 2018
It's been 3.5 weeks since my LASIK was done... And I have a slight pain in my left eye.....though my vision is good? What could be the reason..?pain rises when I keep my head resting on left side? Pain won't b throughout the day.... It is intermittent?

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Dr. Andrew Caster, MD
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Answered on Oct 11, 2018
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Dr. Ahad Mahootchi, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Answered on Oct 10, 2018
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Andrew Caster, MD

Your reaction is not typical, and it should be treated. It might be best if you were examined. Steroids are probably the best treatment, but without an examination it is hard to be sure.

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