Is it normal to experience near vision loss after ReLEx® SMILE®?

Doctor's Answer

Glad to hear that you are now able to see relatively well at far distances 2 days after ReLEx SMILE. From what you have described, it seems like you have some difficulty in reading at the moment.

Without the benefit of examining you, I can only offer a few possibilities why this might be.

To be honest, 2 days is still fairly early days in terms of visual recovery for any laser vision correction.

At this time, there will be some element of post-operative healing present. The healing process includes improvements in the post-operative swelling, which may mean that the refractive state of the eyes have yet to reach a stable state.

It would be best to reassess your visual experience about 1 week from the time of the surgery. For some patients, improvement to their vision may continue even weeks or months after the procedure.

In the meantime, it would be a good idea to adhere to the post-operative advice given by your surgeon to aid in the healing, prevention of post-operative infection and dry eye. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Read more about ReLEX SMILE surgery in this guide I've written.

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