Dry eye is the most common complication of LASIK eye surgery. All patients experience dry eyes after LASIK eye surgery. Six months after LASIK approximately 20% of patients in FDA clinical trials continue to report dry eyes. Other studies demonstrate that 30% to 50% of LASIK patients experience chronic dry eyes persisting beyond one year after surgery. If you have dry eyes you may experience a number of common symptoms :
● Stinging or burning sensation of the eyes
Reasons of Dry eyes syndrome after LasikThe eye requires that it be continuously covered by natural tears produced by the eye. Under normal circumstances, the very sensitive nerves in the cornea send signals to the Lacrimal Gland which produces tears in response to dryness or irritation. However, during LASIK eye surgery, the surgeon prepares a thin flap under which the Laser energy is applied in order to shape the cornea and eliminate your nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism. It is normal and expected that during the creation of the flap a certain number of the corneal nerves will be temporarily damaged. It means that for some period of time after your LASIK eye surgery, the regular nerve impulses that would have ordinarily told the Lacrimal Gland to produce tears will be interrupted.
Treatment to Dry eyes syndrome after LasikDry eye syndrome is an ongoing condition that may not be completely curable, but the accompanying dryness, scratchiness and burning can be managed :
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