Changes after
refractive surgery with
Lasik,
All-Laser Lasik,
PRK,
LASEK, and
Epi-Lasik will occur primarily in two different phases. During
the normal 1-6 month recovery period, vision may change dramatically.
After the eye has recovered from surgery, vision will change at
about the same rate it did before refractive surgery. For details
on vision fluctuations after the six month healing period visit
our article on refractive surgery permanence.
If before
excimer laser assisted surgery the patient was
myopic over about 6.00
diopters, or
hyperopic in any amount, it is common for the
cornea to
regresses
. Most regression occurs within the first three months of healing.
Enhancement
surgery is commonly performed to resolve any residual or regression
related refractive error. Minor glare, arc, starburst, or halo problems
rapidly dissipate during the normal healing period.
Striae
In the Lasik or All-Laser Lasik flap tend to smooth out, reducing
or eliminating ghost images.
If a patient experience
fluctuations in vision throughout the day, this can commonly be
attributed to temporary Lasik or All-Laser Lasik induced
dry
eyes. Dry eyes is especially suspect if the vision is dramatically
different from morning to evening.
CK has a very different healing period that is explained in
our
detailed CK article.
Lens-based refractive
surgery procedures
RLE and
P-IOL are significantly more invasive than Lasik, All-Laser
Lasik, PRK, LASEK, Epi-Lasik, ory. Initial vision recovery is
much more slow, with very different needs and expectations.
If you are ready
to choose a doctor to be evaluated for Lasik or any refractive
surgery procedure, we highly recommend you consider a doctor who
has been evaluated and certified by the USAEyes nonprofit
organization.
Locate a USAEyes Evaluated & Certified Lasik Laser Eye Surgery
Doctor.
