Question 1

why can't i watch tv after laser eye surgery?

Accepted Answer

Doctor's instruction: Depending upon your procedure, your doctor may want you to rest your eyes for a certain period of time.

Question 2

what happens before and after laser eye surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends on goal: Laser may be used to change the refractive power of the eye (lasik or prk), treat glaucoma (alt) , treat angle closure glaucoma (peripheral iridotomy),  treat aberrant blood vessels in the back of the eye (prpc, focal laser treatment), or tumors of the back of the eye.  What happens after is improvement in the treated condition, and sometimes a cure.

Question 3

what is the recovery time after laser eye surgery?

Accepted Answer

Very short: Most people see well enough to drive a car the next day.

Question 4

can your vision worsen after you have laser eye surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Always possible.  Even without laser surgical complications, vision can still worsen after laser eye surgery.  For example, you can experience myopic regression or a small change in prescription.  You can have natural age-related cataract formation, presbyopia, or other reasons to develop worsening vision.  It's a matter of when and how fast.

Question 5

how often do you need enhancement after laser eye surgery?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Looking at all patients the number is between 5 and 15 percent. However everyone heals differently so the number can vary. Many patients with larger prescriptions and higher astigmatism are more likely to need an enhancement.

Question 6

could one eye heas faster than the other after laser eye surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Every eye heals differently, even on the same person.  Discuss your concerns with the surgeon who did the procedure.

Question 7

what to do if i got smoke in my eye 4 months after laser eye surgery?

Accepted Answer

Eye drops: Getting smoke in the eyes can cause eye irritation. There is nothing about your previous laser surgery that would put you at risk of anything threatening either the surgery or your vision. Use of over the counter artificial years several times a day can provide some relief. If not, have your eyes examined, but do not be concerned that your laser surgery could be damaged or impaired by the smoke.

Question 8

how often can you need a touch up or enhancement after laser eye surgery?

Accepted Answer

As needed: Most people don't end up needing any significant enhancements but the answer to your question is as much as needed. Hopefully that's never, but for those who do, usually once is all it takes.

Question 9

how frequently do you need a touch up or enhancement after laser eye surgery?

Accepted Answer

15%: National averages run from about 5-15% need an enhancement treatment. The higher the initial prescription the greater the likelihood.

Question 10

swimming after laser eye surgery?

Accepted Answer

Laser eye: I don't think so. You should give time to heal.

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