You were hyperopic (farsighted, longsighted) before surgery. From your description you are now a little myopic (nearsighted, shortsighted). This is actually probably a good situation.
It is very common to experience
Lasik regression after
hyperopic Lasik. In anticipation of the expected regression, surgeons often will deliberately
overcorrect a Lasik patient from hyperopia into myopia, allowing regression to bring the patient back to plano (no refractive error).
If you are at or over age 40, the natural lens within your eye is less able to change focus to see near objects. This is called presbyopia and is when reading glasses or bifocals become necessary. There are two ways to describe myopia. One is that you cannot see things far away very well. The other is that you can see things close very well. Being a little myopic after age 40 means you rely less on reading glasses.
Monovision is a variation of this technique.
It is common for people who are under age 40 and hyperopic to "focus around" the hyperopia. The eyes are always in a state of focusing and in a range to correct the hyperopia. After Lasik the eyes don't need to focus in the same way. This can sometimes require an adjustment period while the eyes become accustomed to the new range of vision. This change can sometimes cause
Lasik eye strain with vision fluctuations, focus problems, headaches, and even nausea.
When you become presbyopic (past about age 40), it is more difficult or impossible to focus around the hyperopia.
Lasik can exacerbate pre-existing dry eyes.
Lasik dry eyes can cause corneal edema (inflammation) that can induce myopia. Poor quality vision is often related to dry eyes. You may want to read our article about
dry eye treatment.
Treatment for naturally occurring dry eyes would likely be covered by your major medical insurance.