About a year ago I had LASIK surgery but now my left eye is suddenly red and swollen. I'm using Lubrex drops 6 times a day but it's not helping. What could be causing this and should I be worried?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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eye drops are advised ,for severe cases surgical excision is advised to the pt.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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