Dear Sirs, I have developed LDK in my right eye two days after undergoing Lasik. My vision was 20/20 in both eyes and the contrast was perfect. My doctor prescribed Pred Forte at two hour intervals for two days, then 3 hour intervals for two days then 4 times a day for one week, two times a day for one week and finally one time a day for one week. I have noticed the following:
1. Dry Eye (which may not be connected, but i assume could affect the condition)
2. My vision has become slightly blurred in the right eye, and seems to have decreased by approx. -0.5.
3. According to my doctor I have developed an infection in the tear ducts of my right eye, and she has prescribed antibiotics to be administered topically and orally.

My question is:
Whats happening? Is there a chance that my vision will return to normal? Is there a chance that my vision will worsen? And what do you advise me to do, regarding my daily activities, and what I should be asking my doctor.

Thanks for your time,
Regards,
Khaled Aly

DLK is when there is inflammation under the flap following LASIK. You need to see your doctor to make sure that the treatment is working. If so, many (if not most) patients will have complete recovery of vision. If the DLK persists or is overly aggressive, vision problems can occur.

So work with your doctor closely.

I hope this helps

Bill Trattler, MD
Miami, FL

How can dry eyes affect this condition? And are there any activities I should be avoiding while I have this condition? I am three weeks post- lasik.

Dry eyes are just a problem - and they are worse in the first few weeks to months after LASIK. So work to get the dry eye treated.

Bill Trattler, MD
Miami, FL