Can an eye correction laser surgery cause dryness in the eyes

Can an eye correction laser surgery cause dryness in the eyes?

I am a 36-year-old woman and I recently underwent a laser surgery to correct the number of my eyes. Post the surgery, I am noticing severe dryness in the eyes. What could be the reason for the same?

4 Answers

Dr. Genevieve MacDonald

Plastic Surgeon

Encino, California

I do not know. You need to ask an eye doctor that does this surgery

Dr. Luis A. Laurentin-Perez

Plastic Surgeon

Wesley Chapel, Florida

Unfortunately, not my area of expertise. You definitely can address this with an ophthalmologist.

Dr. Hashim Alani

Plastic Surgeon

Southfield, Michigan

Possible. See a plastic surgeon who does a lot of eye surgery or see a good ophthalmologist.

Dr. Ervin Daniel DeLoach

Plastic Surgeon

Savannah, Georgia

Yes, LASER surgery can cause dry eye. Usually, this is self limited and resolves in a few days to weeks. Artificial tears probably will help and improve your symptoms until you recover.