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I have floaters which happened after lasik and then again more appeared after dilation exam. why would this happen? my retina has been checked and is fine. will the floaters get any better

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Dr. Daniela Torres answered

Specializes in Medicina General

See below : Hi there, it’s normal your eyesight will have fluctuations after lasik surgery, be sure to tell your oftslmologist about this .

Answered 1/26/2020

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