Laser Eye Treatment Side Effects
laser eye treatment is not without risks, but modern technology has resulted in lower risks of side effects. There are frequent side effects, but these are usually temporary. Most side effects disappear within a few days after surgery, but may persist for several months. If you are considering laser eye treatment, you should understand the possible side effects that include decreased vision in low light. You can see halos around bright lights or have difficulty with glare. Less than 4 percent of patients had halos, but you should avoid driving at night if you have vision loss. This side effect can last up to 12 months, but will improve in a few days after surgery. It can be caused when the corneal flap does not adhere well to the eye after LASIK surgery. Sensitivity to light. One of the most common side effects, which should disappear in a few days. Dry eye can last up to six months, and is very common after the laser eye treatment. You may feel that there is a foreign body in eye or eyes may be red or itchy. Your doctor may tell you the lubricant eye drops to help the discomfort. During his recovery period is important not to rub or touch your eyes, what else can cause irritation and prolong the effect. Hazy or blurred vision up to six months. corneal opacity occurs in the natural healing process after several eye surgeries. usually has no effect on the outcome of your vision and can be viewed through an eye exam, but sometimes it can affect your vision. It can disappear in a few months, otherwise a second eye laser treatment may be needed. The risk of corneal haze is much less with the newly developed technology with the methods of laser eye treatment. In general, the procedure is safe and effective. However, be sure to discuss the possible risks with your ophthalmologist before surgery. In many cases, the effects of laser eye treatment side disappear in a few days, one month after the procedure. After surgery, you will have some days off to the side of recovery. However, if side effects do not disappear during this recovery period, be sure to visit the ophthalmologist for an exam.
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