I really am hoping somebody can give some directioal advice. In November 2005 I underwent Lasik surgery for a severe astigmatism - astigmatism in both eyes of -5.75.
Post Lasik the measured astigmatism was L -1.0 and R-1.25. I immediately noticed a hige difference between the Left and RIght eye. The left eye was blurry but I could read number plates etc. With the right I noticed ghosting (slight double vision).
I was prescribed temporary glasses which fully corrected the astigmatism. In the meanwhile the Dr advised I have an astigmatic keratotomy (AK) to address the remaining bit of astigmatism which I did in March 2005.
Following the AK my prescription was astigmatism L-0.75 and R-0.5. Which the Dr was very pleased about HOWEVER I could not notice much of a change in my vision. Close up vision was slightly better but distance vision seemed the same as my post Lasik vision. My glasses prescribed after the Lasik still seemed to fully correct my astigmatism (even though these were prescribed for a higher astigmatism).
The Right eye which now measures the lower astigmatism offers the weakest vision and the ghosting/double vision is still exactly the same. I tried contacts which helps but is not perfect - and due to the level of comfort have gone back to glasses. The glasses I am wearing are at the new prescription (ie L-0.75 and R-0.5) but they do not fully correct the blurriness. I find that my prescription seems to change through the day, the vision with my glasses early in the morning is OK and decreases as the day progresses.
My Dr and Optometrist do not believe I should be wearing glasses ....
I am going back to my Laser Surgeon on the 29 Jan as I am just not happy with the quality of vision - my corrected vision is worse than it was pre-Lasik.
What do you think is the cause of this?
Why is my prescription so mild and yet I have difficulty seeing?
Why do my glasses not correct my vision?
What should my Dr be testing on Monday?
Any help/advice will be greatly appreciated - I am going mad!!
Many thanks
Richard