Lasik Surgery before AN surgery.

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I had lasik surgery about 2 years ago and now I'm worried that AN surgery may damage my vision. Should I be concerned?

[opp2]

I wouldn't. The AN won't affect your vision unless it gets very large. You may suffer from dry eyes, but your lasik flaps will be healed by now and should respond appropriately to drops or lubricating lotion.

I had laser surgery before lasik was invented. I have limited issues, as I posted in another thread. Surgery won't fix that. The nerve is being affected not the eye itself.

All the best.

Nikki

[saralynn143]

I had LASIK in 2000 and surgery resulting in facial paralysis in 2008. I keep my eye lubricated with Refresh PM round the clock and have no damage to my vision (other than blurriness from the ointment).

Sara

[leapyrtwins]

Some who have AN surgery develop double vision.  Most of the time it's temporary - I had it myself for a few days post op - but sometimes it lasts for a while.  I don't know how this does or does not relate to you having Lasik surgery but thought I'd mention it.

Jan

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Thank you all for your replies.
Mike

[saralynn143]

Mike, I should have mentioned that I am truly grateful that I had the LASIK before facial paralysis as I don't think an ophthalmologist would do it now. I had really bad vision, and had the most units of correction possible in my right eye. Now at least all I have to deal with is the dryness and blurry vision on the left side. No messing with glasses or a single contact, thank goodness.

Sara

[Jim Scott]

Mike ~

I'm not sure if this relates to your question regarding the LASIK procedure, but I considered it close enough to be worth posting.    Do with it what you will.

No LASIK procedures - but I did have cataract surgery about two years after my AN surgery/radiation.  That involved the ophthalmologist removing the clouded lens from my (left) eye - the 'AN side' - and replacing it with an artificial lens.  He was fully aware of my AN surgery/radiation and never indicated any reservations or concerns regarding the cataract surgery.  The operation was painless and completely successful.  I had undergone the same procedure (successfully) back in '99 for my right eye.  After 50+ years of myopia, I now have close to 20/20 vision and no longer need eyeglasses.  The many people who depend on their glasses to see clearly and function normally will understand my elation at no longer being dependent on 'spectacles'.   

The takeaway from this is that it's pretty doubtful that AN surgery will permanently affect your vision.  As Jan ('leapyrtwins') stated, some temporary 'double-vision' may occur immediately post op.  I experienced that but,  just as it happened with Jan, the double-vision subsided completely within a few days.  Of course, it may not happen at all so I wouldn't be too concerned.

Jim

[another NY postie]

I had horrible vision, didn't qualify for Lasik (was over 20/1150) so I had what Jim had for cataracts, but when you have it done to an eye without cataracts it is called a clear lens transplant.  I had it done in FL because at the time they were not doing it in NYC and considered a bit radical- basically take out your lens and put in a prescription lens.  Never thought about it until my preop day before surgery and it was not a concern to them at all.  I have 20/20 vision and was not affected by surgery at all so I can't imagine Lasiks would be an issue.