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Question #18171
9 hours ago
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Vision imbalance after two eye surgeries - #18171

Souhaib

Hello Doctor, I had eye surgery twice in the past because of astigmatism (curvature of the eye). After the surgeries, I was told that my right eye vision is about 90%, but in real life I feel that my vision is not balanced between both eyes. My right eye feels weaker, and when I focus or look at objects, both eyes do not work equally. I experience eye strain, discomfort, and difficulty focusing, especially when reading or using my phone. I was not given glasses after the surgeries, even though a small amount of curvature still remains. Because of this, I feel my daily vision quality is poor, despite being told that my vision percentage is good. I would like to know: Could this be residual astigmatism or anisometropia? Should I be using glasses to balance my vision? Is this normal after eye surgery? What tests do you recommend now? Thank you for your advice.

Eye surgery
Astigmatism
Vision imbalance
Eye strain
Blurred vision
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Dr. Arsha K Isac
I am a general dentist with 3+ years of working in real-world setups, and lemme say—every single patient teaches me something diff. It’s not just teeth honestly, it’s people… and how they feel walking into the chair. I try really hard to not make it just a “procedure thing.” I explain stuff in plain words—no confusing dental jargon, just straight talk—coz I feel like when ppl *get* what's going on, they feel safer n that makes all the difference. Worked with all ages—like, little kids who need that gentle nudge about brushing, to older folks who come in with long histories and sometimes just need someone to really sit n listen. It’s weirdly rewarding to see someone walk out lighter, not just 'coz their toothache's gone but coz they felt seen during the whole thing. A lot of ppl come in scared or just unsure, and I honestly take that seriously. I keep the vibe calm. Try to read their mood, don’t rush. I always tell myself—every smile’s got a story, even the broken ones. My thing is: comfort first, then precision. I want the outcome to last, not just look good for a week. Not tryna claim perfection or magic solutions—just consistent, clear, hands-on care where patients feel heard. I think dentistry should *fit* the person, not push them into a box. That's kinda been my philosophy from day one. And yeah, maybe sometimes I overexplain or spend a bit too long checking alignment again but hey, if it means someone eats pain-free or finally smiles wide in pics again? Worth it. Every time.
7 hours ago
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Hello,

Which surgery you had (LASIK / PRK / SMILE and How long ago it was??

Because First few weeks: very common to feel imbalance, strain, or odd focus

If long time ago : then

1. Yes , there is possibility of residual astigmatism 2. Some patients use anti fatigue glasses post surgery

But need in person evaluation by your eye doctor

3. Yes this is relatively common due to dry eyes issue or healing between eyes was uneven

4. Please consult your eye doctor to check hidden imbalances / dry eye evaluation/ binocular vision assessment

Your symptoms do not mean the surgery failed May need fine tuning Please consult your ophthalmologist asap

I hope this helps Thank you

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