A) LASIK is a refractive surgical procedure intended to correct your eyes so that you are less dependant or do not need glasses or contact lenses.  If your eyes are changing, undergoing surgery is not wise as the procedure may not last a long time.  Wait for your eyes to stabilize as determined by your eye doctor before undergoing LASIK.  Stability is best determined by undergoing a complete eye examination including a dilated eye examination.  Straining of the eyes by looking at your cell phone and computer may influence the measurements so an examination in which the eyes are pharmacologically dilated is necessary to ensure lack of accommodation by your eyes.

A) After pterygium surgery, some discomfort can be expected. All patients are provided with prescriptions for pain medication (together with ice packs) placed over their eyes for 24 hours. Your eye will be patched closed overnight. As the front surface of the eye heals quickly, usually the discomfort is short-lived.

A) If you undergo LASIK in one eye and have a large imbalance in prescription between the two eyes, you may develop eye strain and headaches. This may also cause some difficulty at work until the second eye is treated.

A) Most patients choose to have LASIK performed at both eyes on the same day but the decision should be made by you, the patient.

A) LASIK can be performed in individuals who have dry eyes; however, you should be aware that dryness may be worsened for a period of time.  Alternatively, you may also be a better candidate for permanent implantable collamer lens as less dryness is induced by the procedure.  Make sure you let your eye doctor know that your eyes are dry so that the cause of dryness can be determined.  Sometimes, dryness is the result of not enough tears, while at other times, it might represent an infection of the eyelids, such as blepharitis. These would be treated differently by the doctor.