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 Post-LASIK haloes, Gregory - North Tonawanda, NY, 12/15/2000
  Haloes, Gerald P. Spindel, M.D Derry, NH 12/15/2000, (#1)
LASIK, William B. Trattler, MD Miami, FL 12/16/2000, (#2)
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"Post-LASIK haloes"
Posted by Gregory - North Tonawanda, NY on 14:30:46 12/15/2000
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Dear Doctor:
I recently had LASIK (one month ago) and I am experiencing problems with haloes. My night driving has suffered, and during the day headlights from oncoming traffic disturb me as well. The surgeon never actually met with me before the surgery as stated on the Pre-op information packet. My prescription before surgery was -3.75 and -4.00. They claim my pupils were 8mm once in dark light.
In your opinion, were my pupils too large? I had this surgery performed in Niagara Falls, Ontario, so is there any type of legal recourse I can take since I went to Canada?
The risks were mentioned to me matter of factly by a technician thirty minutes before the surgery. If I knew the risk for having haloes were involved with my eyes the day before the surgery, I would have cancelled. But, having mentally prepared myself all night before the surgery, I promised myself to be brave, and the risk didn't sound too bad once the time came for my surgery.
Is there any chance that my problem could go away over time? I have read many of the similar questions, but haven't actually seen any one say that there is a chance the haloes could go away over time. If so, when can I expect to recover from this. I thought after a month, I would have some improvement.
Do you have any reassuring information?
Sincerely,
Greg
Buffalo, NY
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1. "Haloes"
Posted by Gerald P. Spindel, M.D on 21:04:57 12/15/2000
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You need to wait at least three to six months before being concerned that your haloes are permanent. This is how long it takes for your natural corneal shape to return to normal. If they persist then enlarging the optical zone to 8 mm by a surgeon who has an autonomous laser may be of benefit.You can go to their website and find a surgeon near you . Good Luck
Gerald Spindel,MD
Derry,NH
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2. "LASIK"
Posted by William B. Trattler, MD on 07:14:07 12/16/2000
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This is why it is critical to meet with the surgeon and be evaluated by the surgeon on a different day than the LASIK procedure.
I agree with Dr. Spindel. It can take many months for the cornea to settle. For most patients with myopia less than 6 diopters, the risk of permanent halos is low. If the halos persist, there are also some medications that can be used to reduce or eliminate the halos.
I wish you the best of luck
Bill Trattler, MD
Miami, FL
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