LASIK or sinus trouble

I had LASIK about 4 months ago-I am not happy with the results.  they tell me I am a success but I still need a small astigmatism correction in my right eye. they don't even make a contact for my slight correction-however without it I can hardly function.  I have know noticed that I have frequent sinus issues that seems to be the problem w/ blurred vision off and on throughout the month.  Can the sinuses cause pressure on the eye to make things blurry? Before surgery one of my eyes would tear regularly-now it has stopped (without the use of sinus medicine)


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[Flavius G Pernoud III, MD]

I don't know what sinus would have to do with your blurred vision unless you had something truly bizarre like a tumor. Certainly, sinuses can affect your eye but it is usually pain or pressure. Sometimes it takes 6 months to a year to see the final effects of Lasik. Has your doctor checked a corneal topography to rule out irregular astigmatism?

[Flavius G Pernoud III, MD]

P.S. Sinus medication even over the counter stuff can affect your vision.

[AmyeW87]

I had my LASIK enhancement done last month. I'm also a success. 20/15 and 20/15 -1. However, in the past two weeks I had pressure behind my right eye and itching, dryness, etc. You name it and I was experiencing it. I saw my Opt. for a check up since I'm still under care and she put me on Pataday--not helping. I've used drops religiously and vision improves slightly but it's still hazy like there's a film covering my eye and there's still a pain behind the eye. In my case it is definitely sinus-related since the weather changing and since I also have terrible allergy issues. Invested in some Afrin and hoping that helps. Check in with your doc but sinus pressure can cause slight vision blurring contrary to what most will say. Definitely get it checked out by your Opt. And! Be careful with OTC sinus meds. They can dry out your eyes which is a definite no-go for us LASIK patients. Try a cold compress and hot, steamy showers to relieve the pain. Hope this helps :)