Are night-vision issues like halos and starbursts common after LASIK surgery?
2 weeks ago
I’m worried about glare, halos, or night-vision issues after LASIK. How common are these side effects today, and do they go away over time or remain permanent?
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Glare, halos, and night-vision issues are common temporary side effects after LASIK, affecting most patients in the first few weeks to months as the cornea heals and nerves regenerate, but modern techniques like wavefront-guided lasers have made them far less frequent and severe than in the past.
For good candidates, these usually fade completely within 3-6 months, with under 5% experiencing mild, persistent symptoms long-term factors like large pupils, high prescriptions, or pre-existing dry eyes increase risk, but pre-op screening minimizes this. Night driving improves overall for many due to sharper focus.
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