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Dry Eye After LASIK<\/h1>\n\t

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Noticed Your Eyes Are Dry After You Received LASIK?<\/strong><\/p>\n\tMany people with refractive errors such as nearsightedness choose LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) because it is safe, effective, and offers long-lasting vision correction. However, dry eyes are an extremely common after-effect. Studies show that up to 95 percent of patients experience some level of dryness following the procedure.\nDry eye symptoms are also the number one reason patients report dissatisfaction after LASIK. For most, these symptoms appear during the early postoperative period and gradually improve. But for some individuals, LASIK can trigger chronic or severe dry eye syndrome (DES), which may continue long-term and significantly affect daily comfort and quality of life.\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSCHEDULE APPOINTMENT\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

What Is Dry Eye Syndrome (DES)?<\/h2>\n\tDry eye syndrome is a multifactorial condition defined by a chronic lack of proper lubrication on the surface of the eye. It can develop for many reasons, including poor tear quality, reduced tear production, environmental irritants, pollution, or allergies.\nCommon symptoms of DES may include:\n\u2022 Redness
\u2022 A persistent feeling of dryness or irritation
\u2022 Grittiness, as if something is stuck in the eye
\u2022 Eye fatigue
\u2022 Blurred or fluctuating vision
\u2022 Excessive tearing
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How Can LASIK Lead To Dry Eye?<\/strong><\/p>\n\tDuring LASIK, some of the corneal nerves responsible for signaling dryness to the brain are intentionally disrupted. When these nerves are temporarily reduced in sensitivity, the eye may not recognize the need for lubrication. As a result, tear production often decreases, which is one of the primary causes of post-LASIK dry eye syndrome.\nToday, LASIK surgeons understand that a stable and healthy tear film is essential for proper healing and optimal visual outcomes. For this reason, they perform thorough pre-operative screenings to identify any existing dry eye issues and determine whether they could affect the success of the procedure.\n\t

What Are Risk Factors For Post-LASIK Dry Eye?<\/strong><\/p>\n\tThe following conditions increase a person’s risk of developing DES
\nafter undergoing LASIK surgery:\n