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Swollen/Puffy Eyelids from Intralase/Lasik
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Swollen/Puffy Eyelids from Intralase/Lasik , Lisa - secaucus, NJ, 4/09/2006
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"Swollen/Puffy Eyelids from Intralase/Lasik " Posted by Lisa - secaucus, NJ on 23:46:57 4/09/2006
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I had my Intralase customvue lasik surgery on 2/11/06. I was seeing perfect the day after surgery. However, after the first day, my vision began getting poorer, I wasn't seeing as clearly. I started to feel my eyelids getting swollen/puffy and hurt to touch. Also, I was very sensitive to bright daylight and even indoor lighting. I have to wear dark sunglasses indoor and outdoor. I called the Dr.and was told to use cold RefreshPlus every 1/2 to 1hr. After 1 week at the postop, my eyes didn't get any better. I had to take Tylenol and Motrin for headaches eye pains. The optometrist told me that it just takes time to heal. At the end of 2nd week, I couldn't stand the uncomfortableness, and saw the surgeon. He prescribed Restatis for 2 months and gave me punctal plugs to produce more tears. My vision now is -1.00 and -1.25. But at week 3, my eyes were so miserable from light sensitivity, squinting, and soreness, I went to see an opthalmolgist who told me I have severe dry eye, and put me on Predforte and Patanol for 2 weeks. I do feel better after using these drops. However, my dilemma now is I'm going into my 8th week,.. but my eyes are back to where it was. Swollen eyelids, uncomfortableness on the surface of the eyes. During the day, I've been using various lubricating drops, Refresh, RefreshPlus, Systane, RefreshCellusvisc, Soothe to keep my eyes moist. And I'm still on Restatis for another month. What could my problem be to cause the swollen eyelids and light sensitivity? Is it an eye infection, or dry eye problem or did something went wrong with my surgery?
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