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I did my LASIK surgery 3 years ago. My vision is perfectly fine, but I still have eye dryness, especially after prolonged exposure to computer in office. I am using Optive Eye Drops every 2-3 days. I feel like tear production has reduced in my eyes after my LASIK surgery. Please suggest, is there any permanent solution for this eye dryness ?

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Dryness is a common side effect of LASIK which should uuually settle with time. Don’t use computer continuously. Give a break to your eyes from screen frequently. Can use optive when needed. If doe ...  Read More

I am planning for Lasik operation and went to 2 different hospitals for screening. They performed refraction and topography test on my eyes but didn't test dry eyes or eye pressure. Are dry eyes test and eye pressure test not important for Lasik?

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Dry eye evaluation is not routinely done, but you can request for it if you want. Eye pressure should be checked, ideally. ...  Read More

Its been 16 months since I have had my LASIK surgery. My eyesight is absolutely clear now, however I am still facing eye dryness and have to use artificial tear lubricants. 1) Can you confirm why is this still persisting ? 2) Can you suggest some medicine (tablets) to reduce eye dryness permanently ?

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you will have to use lubricant eye drops for quite along time. bcoz the problem of dryness is not uncommon after lasik. ...  Read More

How we can check this is lasik eye operation or not lasik eye operation. Recently I lasik my eye But now my eyes remain dry. I think this is due to some problem in eye. So give me suggestions for better care eye and future care of eye

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Hello, Regarding your first query-You would have been provided with tests and documents about the surgery performed, kindly go through that. I understand your concern but dryness is known and common ...  Read More

I had lasik surgery 2 years ago, after that I had 0 power in left eye and for right eye I had 0.5 spl and 1 cyl and I am not using spects. Now right eye had some blurred vision,the size of eye also changing, difficult in blinking like dry eye symptoms but my left eye is ok. I think I had dry eyes, doctor is saying that dry eyes after lasik is tem

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Are you a regular computer user if so the problem of dry eue is likely to remain or even aggravated due to computer vision syndrome. Please share the information for detailed guidance. ...  Read More

Morning n evening i hav lot of eye driness so wat medicine should i use i had lasik operation 7 years ago.

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Hello You may use lubricating eyedrop like refresh tears frequently ...  Read More

I had Lasik surgery about 1.5 months back. My right eye vision was perfectly clear after a week but it seems left eye still has myopia. I can't see the last two rows clearly in the eye exam. I think it's not because of dryness because when using pinhole eye occluder on left eye I can see properly. I can however see clearly with both eyes open. I w

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it depends upon the past number and algorithm used by the surgeon for calculating the correction.if the past number was more than 6 then the chances of .5 to 1 d residue is likely especially with ...  Read More

I had LASIK one month back. I am experiencing dry eyes, how long does it last. I did not get complete 6/6 vision, does it come over time

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Yes it is very common to have dry eyes after lasik . Continue with your lubricant eye drops. As far as 6/6 vision is concerned it might take another 2-3 weeks for your refraction to stabilize. If u r ...  Read More

Hello Doctors , I need to know that Femto eye LASIK is permitted in defence services ? If yes then on what parameters my eye LASIK will be done?

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Yes.. Topography to study the thickness and the shape of your cornea and your glass power will tell us whether LASIK is safe or not. Thanks ...  Read More

I m a housewife. Frm long time i m having 5.75 number in left eye n vision is 6/7. N in right eye 0.75 vision is 7/7. So now m going for lasik operation. But consfusion do i go for both eye lasik or only for right eye which is having high number. N if only one eye then is it going to affect my left eye is has very minor no.

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In case you get your one eye corrected then you will have to use glasses for other eye. Hwnce It's better to get operated both eyes. ...  Read More

Hello, I need 1 Help as my Jiju lives in USA n working in IT firm n recently diagnosed with dry eye, extreme pain in eyes , face, neck n back. He has dizziness too. In previous blood test v come to know that he has extreme level B12 difficeincy (97) n vitamin D (13) n doctors gave injections shots n supplements also . Doctors told to take B12 injec

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1 Dry Eye will give him only eye and vision trouble 2 His neck back pain and numbness and dullness are all not related to Dry eye 3. Vitamin deficiencies need supplemental support which he is taking ...  Read More

I had a power of -4.00 in both eyes and underwent LASIK surgery recently. After three months, one eye is 6/6 and the other is 6/9. Along with this, there is some white discharge after surgery it was continuous." 6/9 vision due to dryness, or is the refractive error returning However, I am using milflox and normo tears lubricant

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Refractive surgery is mostly machine based, calculation and surgery setting is all done by machine itself, even with precise surgery there is chances of 0.50 +/- error, and after healing also there ca ...  Read More

I am type 1 diabetic since many years,i went through Lasic in my teenage years recently i noticed that when i see from both eyes objects looks clear but when i try to see separately one eye vision is little blurry,also i somwtimes feel irritation itchiness in both eyes,one time there was also redness in both eyes when i woke up.i check my blood sug

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You need to get your eye sight checked along with fundus examination by ophthalmologist ...  Read More

My job requires long screen time. Any lubricating eye drops that can help with the strain. I have done my eye lasik 7 months ago

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Lubimoist or systane ultra eye drops ...  Read More

Hi, I have dry eye n I am using aquim gel at night n morning as prescribed by doctor Also i am using nextane drops. Above is helping me. The problem is when I work in system, nextane drops gets dried up quickly , then again i face irritation. Wat I tried was initially apply coconut oil on the eyelid it was helping n it also start irritating. I

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Get a detailed cornea specialist examination. You may need other eyedrops based on your severity and other associated conditions. ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, I am breastfeeding mom, please suggest good eye drops for reducing eye dryness as eyes are paining due to dryness

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You can use Refresh tears [carboxymethylcellulose (CMC)] eye drops and can try to limit screen time if possible. ...  Read More

Hi, I am using Ducira gel for my dry eye relief, it is not helping me that much. Can u pls suggest any other gel. pl,z

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Soha liquigel ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, Can refresh tears and Theo tears D can be used given a gap of 1 hr or so? This is related to dry eye

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yes you can 15mins gap is also sufficient ...  Read More

Some time I feel dryness in my eyes And it eching very badly And if i stay in front of screen my headache starts

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You can use lubricating eye drop While using digital devices, every 20 minutes, take a 20 second break and look at a distant object 20 feet away. Minimize screen time. Maintain right posture while u ...  Read More

Upperlids of right eye have become very dry since a month. I feel stretching and itchy. Skin feels heavy and due to dryness wrinkles have appeared. Do suggest some medicines

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I want to know about the lasik surgery for glasses removal...So can you plz suggest me which lasik surgery is beneficial for me ! Regards

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There are many types which can be finalized after thorough checkup , so kindly consult ...  Read More

Suggest some eye drops for dry eyes, feeling dryness from yesterday after watching the laptop screen for a longer time..

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You can use lubricating eye drop While using digital devices, every 20 minutes, take a 20 second break and look at a distant object 20 feet away. Consult sos ...  Read More

Are sofirx eye drops safe to use for dry eyes?...if used daily for a month and around 3 times a day...I'm having excessive blinking

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Yes it's for dry eye ...  Read More

Specs remove Lasik charge for both eye -3.5 number, aur isme time kitna lagta hai aur kya lasik k bad kuch din aaram karna padta hai ya same day aap apne kaam pe aa sakte hai..???

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Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns ...  Read More

Hello Doctor's I had done Lasik surgery for vision correction 10 years back in 2016. I have been facing dry eyes since then. I wanted to ask that can I do triphala eye wash daily. Is there any problem since I had Lasik 10 years ago. Is doing triphala eye wash safe for my eyes. Thank you

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Yes... ...  Read More

I got dry eye problem which is increasing day by day I am a student I have no money can you please suggest me permanent treatment and I have Pengucula too also my dry I problem is going worst I can't handle it now

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While using digital devices, every 20 minutes, take a 20 second break and look at a distant object 20 feet away. Minimize screen time. Maintain right posture while using computer. Always work with s ...  Read More

My eyesight is quite weak with a prescription of -10, and I spend around 9–10 hours daily in front of screens for work. Recently, I’ve been experiencing constant eye tiredness, dryness, and occasional strain, which is affecting my comfort and focus. Could you kindly recommend effective medications or eye drops to relieve dryness, as well as any sup

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Avoid rubbing Blink more Drink water adequately Cold compression Follow rule of 20- Means after 20 min of work, take rest for 20 sec and look at 20feet distance Reduce brightness of the screen Away fr ...  Read More

Hello everyone, can someone help me please. I'm from Mumbai I have attached my meibography can some look into these and tell me whether i have evaporative dry eyes or aqueous dry eyes? What treatment would be best for me? I have been suffering from immense pain, eye fatigue and dryness for the past 7 months. I'm currently showing a doc he prescribe

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The higher strength lubricants drop is essential for you .. you can use E/D soha liquigel Along with eye ointment lacryl pf 2 times a day .. Cold compresse also help you out.. ...  Read More

I face both eye dryness problem because of allergy and both eye pain also swelling in eyes which medicine do i need to use

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Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns ...  Read More

Dr...hi dr am 28 years old ...having sevre dry eyes....im using lubrication drops for the past 2 months still having eye pain and burning sensation....im working in IT FIELD...please guide me dr to overcome this issue....cant see the screen ...am wearing glasses...as am having farsightness....   Using this drops 6 times a day past 2 months

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Need to step up treatment Please consult ...  Read More

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