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I had lasik last week and i am seeing rainbow bursts or prisms around bright lights is this normal? will it go away?

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Yes: At one week this is very normal. Generally goes away over weeks, sooner in lower prescriptions and when treated for nearsightedness.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/5/2019

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