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Possible Side Effects
Most patients will experience a sandy, gritty feeling in the eyes the first few days following a LASIK procedure. Some may also have blurred vision, mild pain, and tearing for the first 48 to 72 hours. Some patients state that they are slightly light sensitive for a few days.
During the first few weeks, patients usually complain about halos or glare when driving at night. Your eyes may also feel dry for the first couple of months after LASIK. However, most of these side effects resolve quickly and are to be expected.
Complications
It is important to understand the difference between side effects and complications of LASIK. LASIK complications can happen to your eyes or vision during surgery or even after surgery. While these complications are rare, it is important to know that they could possibly occur:
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