Overcorrection with Wavefront Lasik Eye Surgery
Overcorrection with Wavefront Lasik Eye Surgery is a Rare Possibility
However, she began to notice that there were starbursts or bursts of white light that clouded her vision especially at night. At first, she thought it was just a temporary side effect of the operation. Ten days later, the problems were still there.
Have you ever had Lasik surgery done on your eyes, but find yourself having a difficult time reading or driving at night? If so, you eyes might have been overcorrected. It is best to see your eye surgeon as soon as possible, so he can assess the gravity of your situation.
Overcorrection with Wavefront Lasik Eye Surgery Usually Corrects by Itself
In my friend’s case, the doctor told her that an overcorrection was indeed done on her eyes. He gave her temporary reading glasses, and told her to observe her eyesight for a few more weeks. He told her that overcorrection usually corrects itself over time. Luckily, he was right.
4 weeks after her operation, my friend began bragging to me that she could see like a hawk again. Her face glowed with happiness and her sweet smile became a permanent fixture on her face. She could also join her friends for dinner now, as the starbursts have completely disappeared from her vision.
Once, again she could engage in activities she used to do when she was a young adult like swimming and playing golf, without being burdened with wearing eye glasses or contact lenses. She felt and looked young again. It’s the effect of a successful Wavefront Lasik eye surgery, even with the overcorrection.