I had lasik surgery on both eyes on Friday, Feb 11, 2011. The Dr said that everything is healing as planned. My vision is blurry for near and alittle for far (I was far-sighted). He told me although most patients see immediate results, some do take longer to heal. I been very anxious about the healing and am afraid that the surgery just didn't work for me. No doubt that I could see better with my contacts. Could this blurriness be normal? I am squinting to see better, any advice?
Answer: Blurry Vision After LASIK
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Answer: Give it more time Lasik may seem like a very simple procedure with the way it is marketed nowadays and the short procedure time. In reality it involves a very complex process of reshaping the eye that may take up to 2-3 weeks to fully complete and for your brain to adjust depending on the form of Lasik you had. It is very normal to feel a tad farsighted if you are originally nearsighted for example.
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Answer: Give it more time Lasik may seem like a very simple procedure with the way it is marketed nowadays and the short procedure time. In reality it involves a very complex process of reshaping the eye that may take up to 2-3 weeks to fully complete and for your brain to adjust depending on the form of Lasik you had. It is very normal to feel a tad farsighted if you are originally nearsighted for example.
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September 12, 2018
Answer: Lasik Some patients, especially those who are far-sighted (hyperopes), do take longer to heal and stabilize.
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September 12, 2018
Answer: Lasik Some patients, especially those who are far-sighted (hyperopes), do take longer to heal and stabilize.
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September 10, 2018
Answer: Farsighted lasik, being blurry at first is normal! Hyperopic (or far-sighted) lasik is a different beast from myopic (near-sighted) lasik (which is far more common). When you hear about friends getting lasik and waking up the next morning and having perfect vision...that’s almost always myopic lasik. Myopes get 95% of their vision in the first 24 hours. Hyperopes heal differently and can take 3-6 months to stabilize. I find that +1 to +1.5 D do extremely well and have a majority of their vision in the first week. Beyond this power, I have seen improvement out at 6 months even! There are some age considerations as well, because a 50+ year old will enjoy the vision they have transiently while recovering (they become nearsighted temporarily). A 30 year, not quite as much. Expectation management on the front end (by the doctor) is critical. Overall, time is on your side. If vision isn’t right after about 6 months your surgeon will likely offer you an enhancement.
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September 10, 2018
Answer: Farsighted lasik, being blurry at first is normal! Hyperopic (or far-sighted) lasik is a different beast from myopic (near-sighted) lasik (which is far more common). When you hear about friends getting lasik and waking up the next morning and having perfect vision...that’s almost always myopic lasik. Myopes get 95% of their vision in the first 24 hours. Hyperopes heal differently and can take 3-6 months to stabilize. I find that +1 to +1.5 D do extremely well and have a majority of their vision in the first week. Beyond this power, I have seen improvement out at 6 months even! There are some age considerations as well, because a 50+ year old will enjoy the vision they have transiently while recovering (they become nearsighted temporarily). A 30 year, not quite as much. Expectation management on the front end (by the doctor) is critical. Overall, time is on your side. If vision isn’t right after about 6 months your surgeon will likely offer you an enhancement.
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August 27, 2013
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August 27, 2013
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September 6, 2014
Answer: Some patients to take longer to heal from LASIK
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September 6, 2014
Answer: Some patients to take longer to heal from LASIK
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