Lasik mistake??

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Specializes in L&D, PP, Nursery.

This past Thursday I had Lasik done. I have a very high presciption but my doctor said he could do it anyway. (Very reputable). It's been 3 days and I still cannot see very clearly. I realize it takes a while for your vision to stablize but I am starting to get concerned. I have to return to work tomorrow and am concerned about it (charting, reading labels, starting IV's etc). I really felt that 4 days off would be sufficient and I don't want to call off because I don't know how long this will last. I am not asking for medical advice but for anyone that had lasik done and what your post-lasik experience was like. Could you return to your job immediately? How long did it take for your vision to get clear? Thanks for your input!

Specializes in CTICU.

No, I did not go back to work right away. I had a week off. My eyes felt scratchy and blurry for a few days, then stinging with the eyedrops. I wouldn't have wanted to go right back to work.

Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

If you are still having problems - best best is to contact your eye doctor again.

Specializes in NA, Stepdown, L&D, Trauma ICU, ER.

Did you definately have Lasik (not PRK) in both eyes? Both of my eyes were bad, really bad. I think I was at like a -6.25, and -6.50 or something equally horrible. I couldn't even see the big E on the eye chart, just that there was an area of the wall that was a different color!

I had lasik done to my left eye. It took a few days to completely clear up, but the day of surgery it was already way better than before I'd had it done. My right eye was soooooo bad and my cornea was thinner, so I had to have PRK on it. It took about a week before I was seeing well with that side.

I have heard that some docs aren't very detailed when explaining the difference, that would be my best guess for why you're still blurry. It'll clear up, just try to be patient and use your drops as ordered.

I remember having a few of those freak out "Why am I still blurry!" moments too, but my vision is still better now than I could get with my glasses or contact before surgery, it was 4 years ago in January. If you're concerned, definately call/visit your doc though, it'll give you peace of mind.

Good luck!

Specializes in L&D, PP, Nursery.

I most definitely had Lasik, not PRK. My corneal thickness was not a problem. My RX was 10.25 in Left eye, 8.75 in right eye. I am not worried at this point. I have my one week follow-up on Thursday. I just wondered what the experience was for others that had the procedure and how long it took to see clearly. I know it probably will take longer for me because of my high RX. Again, I just wanted to know others recovery experience, not medical advice!

Specializes in NICU, Post-partum.
If you are still having problems - best best is to contact your eye doctor again.

I agree...the best thing to do is err on the side of caution...that way, at minimum, things can be tracked with the physician.

Problems with this type of surgery do happen, but are rare. Most physicians won't even consider you if they think there is the slightest chance it won't work out.

Specializes in Emergency.

I had mine on Thursday and worked Saturday if I recall correctly. Could have worked the next day actually if i wanted.

Specializes in Psych, ER, Resp/Med, LTC, Education.

Yeah I had it done and worked the next day eve shift. My vison was fine, had to use the drops every 1-2 hours or so but other then that no problems.

Everyone is different though so I would not worry too much at this point.....what did your doc tell you? I would call first thing in the AM and just touch base and make sure this in not something to worry about just to feel better.

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