You’re usually not eligible for SMILE if you have keratoconus, a very thin cornea, a changing prescription or active eye disease, and pregnancy means waiting.
No — as alarming as it looks, a subconjunctival hemorrhage after LASIK is just a harmless broken blood vessel on the eye’s surface. It has
Only for about 35 seconds, during surgery. After SMILE your readings actually run 4 to 5 mmHg lower, and steroid drops can raise real pressure
Around 4 weeks for shallow dives, 2–3 months for deeper ones — but depth isn’t actually what makes diving risky after LASIK. Every page on
Yes, but not the evening of surgery. Rest at home first, then enjoy dinner out after your first check-up (usually 24 to 48 hours later).
Yes, you can. Low mood after LASIK often eases when the eye symptom behind it is treated, your surgeon hears the full story, and you
No — not with an untreated retinal hole. Once it’s treated and your retina is confirmed stable, LASIK becomes possible for most patients. Most pages
No. MassHealth does not cover LASIK. It pays for eye exams, glasses and some contact lenses instead. Exceptions are rare and need a medical reason,
Yes — Ortho-K can work after LASIK, but only with a lens built for your reshaped cornea, not a standard fitting. Most pages on this
No — LASIK does not delay your period. Any cycle shift around surgery comes from stress, not the procedure itself. This is one of the
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