I'm thinking about getting LASIK surgery but I'm worried about the side effects like dry eyes how long does that usually last and are there other complications I should know about

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Dry eyes after LASIK usually last 1‚Äì3 months; other rare risks include glare, halos, or undercorrection‚Äîuse lubricants and follow up closely for better outcome.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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My 13-month-old baby has had watery discharge from the left eye since birth. We've been doing the recommended eye massages regularly but the tearing hasn't stopped. Should we keep trying with massages or is it time to consider surgery for this issue?

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My eye power is -9 and -10 and still increasing. Which LASIK surgery would be the best option for me given my high prescription? I'm a bit worried about stability since my vision keeps changing.

Please wait till your glass number stabilizes. After that you can meet with your local cornea specialist who will do a couple of tests and then advise which refractive surgery is best suited for you

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My left eye has a prescription of SPH 3.00, CYL 3.00, and AXIS 160 with VA 6/24 0.60P, but even with glasses, distant small letters still look blurry. Is LASIK surgery the best option for me? I keep failing the armed forces medical exam because of my eye issues what's the fastest way to fix this? My left eye is the main problem how can I get it corrected to meet the 6/6 vision requirement? Can you review my test reports if I share them?

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