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Hello, ive had laser eye surgery for vision correction about 3 weeks ago. after the surgery i immediately developed large red spots in both eyes (subconjunctival hemorrhage). for my review appointments one day and one week after surgery my doctor ex?

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No worries: Subconjunctival hemorrhages after Lasik are not uncommon. They are broken capillaries from the suction during the making of the flap. They require no treatment and will go away in A couple of weeks or so.

Answered 8/29/2020

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