Post-Lasik patients are likely to experience worsening dry-eye symptoms in general. This symptom will increase the severity when doing a prolonged reading, especially when you are on electronic devices. Do limit your screen time for 1 week or so after your LASIK surgery, and try to avoid all screens for the first day or two.
Dry-eye symptoms usually manifest as dry and sandy eyes that will get red and irritated. Patients may have also experienced fluctuating vision and intermittent blurring of vision.
A post-LASIK care plan will often include eye drops to help with dry eye and keep your eyes moist. Thus, it is highly recommended to use ocular lubricants regularly to prevent worsening of dry-eye symptoms.
